Meaning: This means that I went to a place where there are many stores to buy things.
Choice of Words:Mall is a large building with many shops.
Alternative Expressions
I visited the mall for shopping.
Meaning: This sentence has the same meaning as the first sentence, but it emphasizes the purpose of the visit.
Choice of Words: The word "visited" is another verb that means to go to a place for a short time. "For" indicates a purpose, and "shopping" is the purpose of the visit.
I shopped at the mall.
Meaning: This sentence is the most concise way to say that the person speaking bought things at a mall.
Choice of Words: The word "shopped" is a verb that combines the meaning of "went" and "shopping". It means to go to a store or mall to buy things.