Definitions

for the sake of

CONJUNCTION

because

Synonyms

WEAK

as as a result of as long as as things go being by cause of by reason of by virtue of considering due to for for the reason that in as much as in behalf of in that in the interest of in view of now that on the grounds that over owing to seeing since thanks to through whereas

PREPOSITION

for

Synonyms

WEAK

after as beneficial to concerning conducive to during in contemplation of in exchange for in favor of in furtherance of in order to in order to get in place of in pursuance of in the direction of in the interest of in the name of notwithstanding on the part of on the side of pro supposing to to counterbalance to go to to the amount of to the extent of toward under the authority of with a view to with regard to with respect

Example Sentences

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“I’m not passionate about learning about consumers just for the sake of it,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some question whether these eager-to-connect executives are truly invested in their customers, or if they’re just making it appear that way for the sake of publicity.

From MarketWatch

They just couldn’t compromise their brand integrity and personal dignity for the sake of those lucrative Food Network tie-ins.

From Salon

His comments came after insiders shared some insight into Perry and Bloom’s plans for co-parenting their 5-year-old daughter, claiming that the former couple are aiming to remain completely “amicable” for the sake of their child.

From MarketWatch

"You always have to ask yourself if you can say something that would make the situation better. You don't want to come out and just provide content for the sake of it. My gut is that business as usual still works best."

From BBC

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