"to" or "in order to"

[Richard]

Which one is more appropriate?
1-to receive a higher education.
2-In order to receive a higher education.
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[Everafter]

Hello..

I think both of them have the same meaning and use.

I wish I helped you.
Thanks.

[Richard]

Thanks.
I think so.
But just... I want to be absolutely certain.
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[Richard]

I'm sure there is a subtle point.
Research before passing a comment If you are not sure.
Thanks in advance.
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[Everafter]

OK, I just wanted to suggest and say what I know and to learn more.

I'll search now.

[Cerberus™]

Could you provide more context? Both "to" and "in order to" can be appropriate.

[Richard]

Thanks Everafter.
http://www.grammar-quizzes.com/infinitive3d.html
Everafter wrote this link in another page. Yes, it's a part of my answer my answer. so since"in order to" is wordy, I'll use in writing and I'll use "to" in speaking because it's concise. It seems reasonable to assume that they are precisely identical. Am I right?

Thanks Cerberus, Let me know if you have any suggestions.
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[Alan]

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Hi Richard,

Both 'to' and 'in order to' indicate purpose. I would say 'in order to' emphasises the purpose. In the children's nursery rhyme the first two lines are: Jack and Jill went up the hill/To fetch a pail of water. There the purpose is clear and simple. I could say: Jack and Jill went up the hill in order to fetch some water for their mother so that she could do the washing. Here the purpose is highlighted.

Alan
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[Richard]

Hi Alan
Thanks.
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[Cerberus™]

Perhaps you could say that "in order to" is used if "to" by itself does not make it entirely clear that the infinitive is to express a purpose.