TO

Definition: TO

TO

Preposition

1. Character; condition of being; purpose subserved or office filled.

2. Accompaniment; as, she sang to his guitar; they danced to the music of a piano.

3. Addition; union; accumulation.

4. Comparison; as, three is to nine as nine is to twenty-seven; it is ten to one that you will offend him.

5. Accord; adaptation; as, an occupation to his taste; she has a husband to her mind.

6. Apposition; connection; antithesis; opposition; as, they engaged hand to hand.

7. Effect; end; consequence; as, the prince was flattered to his ruin; he engaged in a war to his cost; violent factions exist to the prejudice of the state.

8. Extent; limit; degree of comprehension; inclusion as far as; as, they met us to the number of three hundred.

9. In many phrases, and in connection with many other words, to has a pregnant meaning, or is used elliptically.

10. As sign of the infinitive, to had originally the use of last defined, governing the infinitive as a verbal noun, and connecting it as indirect object with a preceding verb or adjective; thus, ready to go, i.e., ready unto going; good to eat, i.e., good for eating; I do my utmost to lead my life pleasantly. But it has come to be the almost constant prefix to the infinitive, even in situations where it has no prepositional meaning, as where the infinitive is direct object or subject; thus, I love to learn, i.e., I love learning; to die for one's country is noble, i.e., the dying for one's country. Where the infinitive denotes the design or purpose, good usage formerly allowed the prefixing of for to the to; as, what went ye out for see? (Matt. xi. 8).

11. In a very general way, and with innumerable varieties of application, to connects transitive verbs with their remoter or indirect object, and adjectives, nouns, and neuter or passive verbs with a following noun which limits their action. Its sphere verges upon that of for, but it contains less the idea of design or appropriation; as, these remarks were addressed to a large audience; let us keep this seat to ourselves; a substance sweet to the taste; an event painful to the mind; duty to God and to our parents; a dislike to spirituous liquor.

12. Hence, it indicates motion, course, or tendency toward a time, a state or condition, an aim, or anything capable of being regarded as a limit to a tendency, movement, or action; as, he is going to a trade; he is rising to wealth and honor.

13. The preposition to primarily indicates approach and arrival, motion made in the direction of a place or thing and attaining it, access; and also, motion or tendency without arrival; movement toward; -- opposed to from.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Date "TO" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1010. (references)

Computing

Tips from 1870

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Cause

Verb: be the cause; n of; originate; give origin to, give rise, to, give occasion to; cause, occasion, sow the seeds of, kindle, suscitate; bring on, bring to bring pass, bring about; produce; create; set up, set afloat, set on foot; found, broach, lay the foundation of; lie at the root of.

Completion

Finish, bring to a close; (end); wind up, stamp, clinch, seal, set the seal on, put the seal; give the final touch;n. to; put the last, put the finishing hand to, put the finishing touches on; crown, crown all; cap.

Cooperation

Favorable; to; unopposed.

Direction

Adverb: towards; on the road, on the high road to; en avant; versus, to; hither, thither, whither; directly; straight as an arrow, forwards as an arrow; point blank; in a bee line to, in a direct line to, as the crow flies, in a straight line to, in a bee line for, in a direct line for, in a straight line for, in a bee line with, in a direct line with, in a straight line with; in a line with; full tilt at, as the crow flies.

Disrepute

Cause shame; Noun: shame, disgrace, put to shame, dishonor; throw dishonor upon, cast dishonor upon, fling dishonor upon, reflect dishonor upon; Noun: be a reproach; n. to; derogate from.

Freedom

Set free; (liberate); give a loose to; (permit); allow scope; n. to, give scope; n. to; give a horse his head.

Prosperity

Keep oneself afloat; keep one's head above water, hold one's head above water; land on one's feet, light on one's feet, light on one's legs, fall on one's legs, fall on one's feet; drop into a good thing; bear a charmed life; bask in the sunshine; have a good time of it, have a fine time of it; have a run of luck; have the good fortune; n. to; take a favorable turn; live on the fat of the land, live off the fat of the land, live in clover.

Respect

Verb: respect, regard; revere, reverence; hold in reverence, honor, venerate, hallow; esteem; (approve of); think much of; entertain respect for, bear respect for; look up to, defer to; have a high opinion of, hold a high opinion of; pay attention, pay respect; n. to; do honor to, render honor to; do the honors, hail; show courtesy; salute, present arms; do homage to, pay homage to; pay tribute to, kneel to, bow to, bend the knee to; fall down before, prostrate oneself, kiss the hem of one's garment; worship.

Crosswords: TO

Cornish (roof), Croatian (that), Czech (it, that, the, thing, this, what), Danish (two), German (mandible), Norwegian (two), Pidgin English (to), Polish (accordingly, consequently, it, so, then, therefore, these, this, this here), Portuguese (Kingdom of Tonga, Tonga), Serbo-Croatian (it, that, this), Slovene (this), Turkmen (flow), Vietnamese (beamy, big, heavy, loud, sizable, sizeable, swingeing, vastly, voluminous), Welsh (generation, roof).

I eat breakfast 300 yards from 4000 Cubans who are trained to kill me, so don't think you can come down here, flash a badge, and make me nervous (A Few Good Men; writing credit: Aaron Sorkin)

Jeez you don't have to laugh at me. (American Pie; writing credit: Adam Herz)

Hell, I am Mother Nature, and the time has come for plants to take back the world so rightfully ours (Batman & Robin; writing credit: Akiva Goldsman)

So, do you like to party (American Beauty; writing credit: Alan Ball)

only try to realize the truth (The Matrix; writing credit: Andy Wachowski and Larry Wachowski.)

I'm sure you had me to get her, baby (I Do (Wanna Get Close To You); performing artist: 3LW)

I could stay awake just to hear you breathing (I Don't Want To Miss A Thing; performing artist: AEROSMITH)

Called up some girl I used to know (Can't Get Used To Losing You; performing artist: Andy Williams)

I will make it up to you (Hard to Say I'm Sorry; performing artist: Az Yet)

Baby talk to me (Bring It All To Me; performing artist: Blaque)

He is now fast rising from affluence to poverty. (references; author: Mark Twain)

I am not afraid of death, I just don't want to be there when it happens. (references; author: Woody Allen)

A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five. (references; author: Groucho Marx)

If the people don't want to come out to the ball park, nobody's gonna stop 'em. (references; author: Yogi Berra)

I do benefits for all religions -- I'd hate to blow the hereafter on a technicality. (references; author: Bob Hope)

A pleasant place to place a plaice is a place where a plaice is pleased to be placed. (references; author: unknown)

A tidy tiger tied a tie tighter to tidy her tiny tail. (references; author: unknown)

Betty beat a bit of butter to make a better batter. (references; author: unknown)

Flee from fog to fight flu fast! (references; author: unknown)

Good Goodie Twoshoes took two shoes to the Goody Showshine shoe shop. (references; author: unknown)

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)

From Justin to Kelly (2003)

Addicted to Love (1997)

Return to Never Land (2002)

Coast to Coast (2003)

Tell Me What You Want Me To Do (performing artist: Tevin Campbell)

Do You Want To Know A Secret (performing artist: The Beatles)

I Want To Hold Your Hand (performing artist: The Beatles)

Ticket To Ride (performing artist: The Beatles)

I've Gotta Get a Message to You (performing artist: The Bee Gees)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

References

• Market for Tourism to the USA in Italy: A Strategic Entry Report, 1998 (reference)

• Tourism to the United States of America in Germany: A Strategic Entry Report, 1998 (reference)

• The Official Patient's Sourcebook on Injuries to the Meniscus (reference)

• Selling to PTT Telecom in Netherlands: A Strategic Entry Report, 1995 (reference)

• Original Sixteen to One Mine, Inc.: International Competitive Benchmarks and Financial Gap Analysis (reference)

  (more reference examples)

Books

• Complete Idiot's Guide to Acupuncture and Acupressure (reference)

• Understanding Equine Acupuncture: Your Guide to Horse Health Care and Management (reference)

• Introduction to acupuncture anesthesia (reference)

• Acupuncture, Trigger Points and Musculoskeletal Pain: A Scientific Approach to Acupuncture for Use by Doctors and Physiotherapists in the Diagnosis a (reference)

• Atlas of Acupuncture: Points and Meridians in Relation to Surface Anatomy (reference)

  (more book examples)

Periodicals

• Runzheimer Guide To Daily Travel Prices - 100 International Cities (reference)

• Web Feet Marc K-12 : Subject Guide To The Best Web Sites For Kindergarten To Adult - Cd-Rom (reference)

• Florida Administrative Code - Supplement Service To 14 Vol Set (reference)

• Guide To Networking Services - Guide #3 (reference)

• Web Feet Print K-8 Collection : Subject Guide To The Best Web Sites For Kindergarten To Middle School (reference)

  (more periodical examples)

Theater & Movies

• You Can Teach Hitting Vol. 2: Ten Common Hitting Mistakes and How to Correct Them (reference)

• Every Woman's and Man's Guide to Affordable Cosmetic Surgery (reference)

• The Complete Video Guide to Cosmetic Surgery (reference)

• You're Invited to Mary-Kate & Ashley's Costume Party (reference)

• It Could Happen to You (reference)

  (more DVD examples; more video examples)

Music

• Return to Pooh Corner (reference)

• Paid Tha Cost to Be Da Boss (Clean) (reference)

• Coup de Grace/Where Angels Fear to Tread (reference)

• Covered in Chains: A Trib to Alice in Chains (reference)

• From Cowboy to Country (reference)

  (more classical music examples; more popular music examples)

High Tech

• IMC Networks Mediaconverter Mcpim Tp/BNC 10 BT To 10B2 Req Chassis with O Cork (reference)

• Kensington Monitor Crane For Monitors Up To 50LBs (reference)

• ContentBarrier Allows Users to Customize Internet Content (100-user) (reference)

• Ds4/500 Int 9 Drive U160 Cable With Repeater To Daisychain Towers (reference)

• Harman Kardon DAL 150 EzLink Computer to Home Stereo Interface (USB to Coaxial DA) (reference)

  (more camera examples; more video game examples; more computer examples; more electronic examples; more software examples)

Consumer Goods

• Infant to Toddler Bath (reference)

• Senco AF41 Air Free 1-1/4" to 2-1/5" 15-Gauge Brad Nailer (reference)

  (more baby examples; more wireless phone examples; more garden examples; more kitchen examples; more tool examples)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

The earliest visible stage of HIV replication occurs when viral proteins accumulate under the cell membrane in a process called budding (a). In the next stage a crescent shaped early bud has constricted, forming a membrane-encapsulated sphere, with the dense center called a viral nucleoid (b). As the constricting process continues, the virus pinches off and becomes free extracellular infectious virus (c). At this stage, the dark circular mucleoid condenses into a bar; this morphologic feature is used to discriminate HIV-I from HTLV-II and HTLV-III. See artwork: GR-31. Credit: Dr. Matthew Gonda (photographer).

Pharmacist is preparing cd4, which is a new treatment for AIDS and ARC (AIDS-related complex). cd4 is administered intravenously by a syringe pump, in the foreground, which is programmed to infuse cd4 over a 24-hour period. cd4 acts like a decoy and blocks the cd4 receptors on the t4 cell, thus preventing the HIV virus from infecting the cell. Credit: Bill Branson (photographer).

Structures on the terminal abdominal segments may be used to identify some mosquito genera such as the presence or absence of hair tufts. Credit: CDC.

If some of the tufts on the median ventral brush are attached to the saddle, which encircles the tenth abdominal segment completely, the genus is identified as Psoraphora. Credit: CDC.

"Four Point Sphere" by Martin Levenius. To vary the X, Y, and Z coordinates of one of the points, use the Scrollbar to vary A, B, and C.

"Ethane" by Daniel Bentham and Staffan Björkenstam. Use the Scrollbar to vary A and C. High resolution, may take a few seconds to generate.

NASA Satellite Data Used Operationally to Help Combat Fires in the West. Credit: NASA.

Landsat 7 Spacecraft to Join NASA's Earth Science Team. Credit: NASA.

Albert Siepert Points Out Highlights of Apollo 10 Liftoff to Belgium King and Queen. Credit: NASA.

Apollo 11 Astronaust Welcomed to Royal Palace in Brussels, Belgium. Credit: NASA.

Source: pictures compiled by the editor from various references; see picture credits.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

Welshmen shall do the same to us and ours. (reference)

To another I deliver lool. (Second Treatise of Government)

To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world. (reference)

Clause 6: The Senate shall have the sole Power to try all Impeachments. (reference)

Amendment IX. The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. (reference)

But Congress may by a vote of two-thirds of each House, remove such disability. (reference)

This is too extravagant to be maintained. (reference)

They have a world to win. (reference)

And upon this act, sincerely believed to be an act of justice, warranted by the Constitution upon military necessity, I invoke the considerate judgment of mankind and the gracious favor of Almighty God. (Abraham Lincoln)

The brave men, living and dead who struggled here have consecrated it far above our poor power to add or detract. (The Gettysburg Address)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

As for the future, your task is not to foresee it, but to enable it.

If Frank Churchill had wanted to see his father, he would have contrived it between September and January

The next morning a letter from my solicitor arrived, summoning me to town on important business

The idea being an alarming one, he scrambled out of bed, and groped his way to the window

Well, no, not married as such, but yes, there is a specific girl that I'm not married to.

The reason is not far to seek

No young ambition was foolish enough to ripen in his shadow

She hugg'd the offender, and forgave the offence: Sex to the last

Vagueness and procrastination are ever a comfort to the frail in spirit

The vowel was so modified as to be indistinct

Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

Health

Learn to garden. (references)

Try to avoid crowds. (references)

Get plenty to drink. (references)

Business

This is scheduled to change. (references)

Most buyers of gifts tend to be women. (references)

VAT also applies to domestic products. (references)

Children

Rwanda

Entry to secondary school is by examination. (references)

El Salvador

Infant malnutrition continued to be a problem. (references)

Vanuatu

Boys tend to receive more education than girls. (references)

Civil Liberties

Sri Lanka

The case has not come to trial. (references)

Burundi

Some IDP's were difficult to access. (references)

Pakistan

A Lahore court sentenced Ali to death. (references)

Discrimination

Zambia

A legal challenge to these amendments in 1996 was unsuccessful. (references)

Yemen

Entrenched cultural attitudes often affect women's ability to enjoy equal rights. (references)

Ecuador

Women, indigenous people, and Afro-Ecuadorians continue to face significant discrimination. (references)

Economic History

Austria

It's a fine line to walk. (references)

Somalia

Jama Ali Jama to succeed him. (references)

Ireland

Profits look certain to fall. (references)

Human Rights

Bahrain

Access to attorneys is restricted. (references)

Peru

The torture led to Navarro's death. (references)

Uzbekistan

Adilov was not known to be religious. (references)

Indigenous People

Gabon

The Pygmies did not have adequate access to public services. (references)

Denmark

Greenland's legal system seeks to accommodate Inuit customs. (references)

Sweden

Sami leaders continued to protest this change during the year. (references)

Minorities

France

Papon was sentenced to 10 years in prison. (references)

Kuwait

Most have admitted to Saudi or Syrian origin. (references)

Guinea

Six persons were convicted and sentenced to death. (references)

Political Economy

Monaco

Each is responsible to the Prince. (references)

Afghanistan

Planting is believed to have begun. (references)

Indonesia

Wahid continued to press the police. (references)

Political Rights

Peru

Treason carries up to a life sentence. (references)

Kazakhstan

He has the power to dismiss Parliament. (references)

Jordan

The voting age was lowered from 19 to 18 years. (references)

Trade

Argentina

The CF is subject to VAT. (references)

Guinea

Banks prefer to finance trade. (references)

Sri Lanka

LCs are valid for up to 180 days. (references)

Travel

Barbados

Foods are safe to eat. (references)

Cote D'ivoire

Walk close to the curb. (references)

Syria

Exact date to be confirmed. (references)

Women

Portugal

The penalties are 2 to 3 years' imprisonment. (references)

Israel and the occupied territories

Jewish women are subject to the military draft. (references)

Morocco

Thus, few women report abuses to the authorities. (references)

Worker Rights

China

Burmese adults are trafficked to China. (references)

Korea

Unions do not have the right to strike. (references)

Equatorial Guinea

The law guarantees the right to strike. (references)

Source: compiled by the editor from ICON Group International, Inc.; see credits.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

Belonging to corn

To Ceres

To Ceres

Belonging to corn

Mourning to the house of Maachah

An adversary to Christ

A lion dead to the Lord

Fervent to spoil

According to judgment

A name applied to those who are cut out of the womb

Like to them

Belonging to corn

To Ceres

To him are my fountains

Joined to the Lord

Hastening to understand

To guide

To finish

Invocation to the god Rimmon

Dedicated to God

A putting to

Expressions using "TO": "attempts to generalize" ♦ 4. witness summons or witness order (when addressed to witnesses) ♦ A bone to pick ♦ a far cry to ♦ a good appetite to you! ♦ a hard nut to crack ♦ a long way to hoe ♦ a man easy to deal with ♦ a man who is easy to approach ♦ a name to conjure with ♦ a nice way to talk! ♦ a passport to ♦ a person to person call ♦ a prey to ♦ a quarter to one ♦ A rule based approach to information systems development ♦ a sportsman to the core ♦ a stranger to ♦ a stuff able to stand wear and tear ♦ a thousand to one ♦ a truce to talking ♦ A world to see ♦ abandon oneself to ♦ abandon oneself to despair ♦ ability to act ♦ ability to enter into ♦ ability to pay ♦ ability to think in abstract terms ♦ ability to visualize things ♦ ability to work ♦ able to be taken apart ♦ able to cope with life ♦ able to pay ♦ able to read ♦ able to swim ♦ able to work ♦ able to write ♦ about to ♦ about to die ♦ about to do ♦ about to go ♦ about to happen ♦ accede to ♦ accede to the throne ♦ access to ♦ access to information ♦ access to television ♦ accessible to ♦ accessible to bribery ♦ accessible to pity ♦ accessible to reason ♦ accessible to the public ♦ accession to ♦ accession to office ♦ accession to power ♦ accession to the throne ♦ accident on the way to and from work ♦ accident to a third party ♦ accommodate facts to theory ♦ accommodate oneself to ♦ accommodate oneself to circumstances ♦ accommodate to ♦ according to ♦ according to a treaty ♦ according to cocker ♦ according to every reasonable expectation ♦ according to him ♦ according to his wish ♦ according to his wont ♦ according to hoyle ♦ according to latest reports ♦ according to me ♦ according to one's convictions ♦ according to plan ♦ according to priority ♦ according to rule ♦ according to that ♦ according to the experts ♦ according to the law ♦ according to the price ♦ according to the reference ♦ according to the regulations ♦ according to the rule ♦ according to the rules ♦ accountable to ♦ accountable to smb. ♦ accredit smth. to smb. ♦ accredited to ♦ accrue to ♦ accrue to smb. ♦ accustom oneself to ♦ accustom to ♦ accustome to ♦ accustomed to ♦ ache to ♦ act up to ♦ act up to one's promise ♦ action for failure to fulfil obligation ♦ action to set aside ♦ ad from hand to hand ♦ ad to and fro. Additional references.

Beginning with "TO": to-a, to-air, to-analogue, to-and-fro, to-back, To-be, To-beat, to-be-avoided, to-be-created, To-be-cs, to-be-defined, to-be-looked-at-ness, to-bloodymorra, To-break, To-brest, to-date, to-day, to-die-for, to-do, to-do-list, to-door, to-establish, to-face, to-fakie, to-fall, to-fore, to-