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to that effect vs to that end

Both "to that effect" and "to that end" are correct phrases in English, but they are used in different contexts. "To that effect" is used to refer to something that has been said or written, while "to that end" is used to indicate a goal or purpose.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 1056 views

to that effect

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to something that has been said or written.

This phrase is used to indicate that something has been said or written with a particular meaning or purpose.

Examples:

He made a statement to that effect during the meeting.
The email was worded to that effect to avoid any misunderstandings.

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With that basic or general meaning, as in He said he was very worried, or words to that effect. This term is also put as to the effect that when introducing a clause, ...
our friends who are judges and lawyers, or words to that effect. www2.parl.gc.ca ... Information on obstacles to that effect may be provided. daccess-ods.un.org.
something like that just mentioned. She said she wouldn't be available until after three, or something to that effect. I was told to keep out of the house—or ...
home · Anglais britannique et international; to that effect ... result, purpose, or meaning: she thought it a foolish rule and put a notice to that effect in a newspaper.

Alternatives:

in that sense
with that meaning
accordingly

to that end

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a goal or purpose.

This phrase is used to show the purpose or goal of an action or statement.

Examples:

She worked hard to that end, hoping to achieve success.
The project was initiated to that end, to improve efficiency.

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You seem to have all sorts of schemes to that end.
Mrs Bennet will dedicate herself to that end.
Member States are invited to contribute actively to that end.
It will consider all proposals to that end.
The coordinator's powers have been widened to that end.
It is therefore appropriate to provide that the proof of origin contains a clarification to that end.
And Lebensborn is... an early attempt to that end.
Election involves both the elect's salvation and the means to that end.
So-called 'end-of-waste' criteria have been established to that end.
No other document than the European firearms pass shall be required by Member States to that end.
Italy has adopted regulatory measures to that end.
Further work to that end is necessary but beyond the possibility of reasonable inclusion in this directive.
The Commission may conclude a framework partnership agreement with the organisation of TABs to that end.
Sound proposals to that end have been tabled by the Commission.
I hope I can count on Parliament's support to that end.
Some of the programmes are already being used to that end.
A new, reinforced and secure storage will be constructed to that end.
The Presidency will shortly be taking measures to that end.
The Parties shall to that end continue the policy dialogue on the necessary reforms.
A complex set of parameters is set forth to that end.

Alternatives:

for that purpose
with that goal in mind
aiming to

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