Stating a Purpose
Infinitive of Purpose
When a verb is used to express the idea that an action is taken in order to do something else. Use the infinitive form to express a purpose. The alternate form 'in order to' can also be used in formal situations.
Example:
We are looking to emerging markets to provide us opportunities to grow.
We turned to the endowment to fund the project.
We disbanded the national policy-making body in order to take control ourselves.
We are squelching personal empowerment in order to maximize productivity.
The infinitive of purpose is a verb used to indicate the reason for the action taken.