for downloading vs TO DOWNLOAD

Both "for downloading" and "to download" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "For downloading" is used to indicate the purpose or reason for something, while "to download" is used to show the action or intention of downloading.

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for downloading

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate the purpose or reason for something.

Use "for downloading" to explain the purpose or reason for which something is intended to be downloaded.

Examples:

This link is for downloading the software.
The website provides resources for downloading music.
The button is for downloading the document.
The app is for downloading videos.
The platform is for downloading games.

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I prepared other solutions for downloading the desktop wallpapers.
Useful applications seldom use such methods for downloading drivers.
New procedure for downloading of new versions of VCADS Pro.
Click here for downloading the certificate of Eurix and CommITworld.
That was, until he was fired for downloading confidential files off the company's server.
Rapporto finale regionale di valutazione DownloadThank you for downloading Progetto Quadro Provinciale 2002-2003.
Offers attractive bonuses for downloading games for girls, ro sitemap1 best.
HTTP or FTP server or network folder for downloading updates.
All rights reserved on documents available for downloading (i.e. press center).
Important: The Download Station is provided for downloading authorized files only.
Thanks for downloading and playing this game!
I need AI songs ready for downloading by next month.
Instructions for downloading the accommodations form:
Tribler is a BitTorrent client used mainly for downloading torrents.
The documents are available for downloading (PDF)
Robert also made available a slightly modified version of the Debian Installer Image for downloading.
Complete OS for downloading programs on development boards (RAM) included as source code.
DownloadThank you for downloading Flyer volume Generare Valore.
MP3 MPEG Layer-3 is the most popular for downloading and storing music.
Multi-format USB memory card reader for downloading images into your computer

Alternatives:

intended for download
designed for downloading
meant for downloading
used for downloading
purposed for downloading

TO DOWNLOAD

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate the action or intention of downloading something.

Use "to download" to express the action or intention of downloading something.

Examples:

Click here to download the file.
Press the button to download the application.
You need to log in to download the document.
The link allows you to go to the website to download the software.
She sent me the link to download the music.

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YOU WILL FIND MANY MORE MOVIES AND SUBS TORRENT EMULE HTTP LINK TO DOWNLOAD THE VIDEO
To download a proper codec pack is somewhat annoying.
A dedicated app marketplace called KaiStore enables users to download applications.
No need to download other software.
RATing software is easy to download.
I have three more to download.
To download celebrity images. Thong.
To download the model. Swimsuit.
Click here to download the complete technical characteristics.
Click here to download the Photovoltaic brochure.
Use only a Wi-Fi connection to download large files.
Windows systems are configured to download and install important updates by default.
Click to download additional data sources.
Click here to download a brochure.
Click here to download the announcement.
Remember to download files on secured network.
Click here to download the complete programme.
Click here to download the information flyer.
Click here to download VCX noise limiter instruction manual.
Click here to download the Highlights pdf brochure.

Alternatives:

for downloading
in order to download
to get
to retrieve
to obtain

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