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

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Ours is an age not only of cultural backsliding but also of people uprooting themselves for the sake of safety and reinvention.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

"The identity of Fatah is a revolutionary identity. It was about changing the status quo for the sake of liberating Palestine and turning the Palestinian cause from a humanitarian issue into a political issue."

From BBC • May 15, 2026

But better, for the sake of conscience and country, to speak loudly and volubly than to remain silent or noncommittal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Levin said it was “extraordinarily troubling” to see people “invading” religious centers for the sake of creating a viral moment.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

“Sometimes you just need to dig for the sake of digging,” Bob reflects.

From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate

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