Start out to Meaning in English
expression
ˈstɑɹt/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
START-owt-too, START-owt-tuh, START-owt-tih
stˈɑːt/ /ˈaʊt/ /tˈuː
staht-OWT-too
Definition
To begin with the intention or plan to do something; to set out to achieve or accomplish a goal.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for goals or ambitions at the beginning of a journey, project, or process. Commonly followed by a verb (e.g., 'start out to learn'). More formal than just 'start'. Not used for starting physical movement.
Spanish: empezar a - comenzar aPortuguese (BR): começar a - iniciar aPortuguese (PT): começar a - iniciar aChinese (Simplified): 开始要（做某事）Chinese (Traditional): 開始要（做某事）Hindi: शुरू करना (कुछ करने के लिए)Arabic: يبدأ في (فعل شيء)Bengali: উদ্দেশ্য নিয়ে শুরু করা - কিছুর জন্য শুরু করাRussian: намереваться - поставить себе цельJapanese: しようとし始める - ～するつもりで始めるVietnamese: bắt đầu với mục đích - khởi đầu đểKorean: 하려고 시작하다 - 목표로 시작하다Turkish: bir amaçla başlamak - bir hedef için başlamakUrdu: ارادہ کے ساتھ شروع کرنا - کسی مقصد کے لیے آغاز کرناIndonesian: memulai dengan tujuan - memulai untuk
Example Sentences
She started out to become a doctor when she was very young.
basic
We start out to help, but sometimes things get complicated.
basic
They started out to build a school in the village.
basic
I started out to write a novel, but I never finished it.
natural
You might start out to make friends and end up finding a business partner.
natural
Many people start out to change the world, but find it’s harder than they thought.
natural