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Meaning of the word "for the sake of" in English

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for the sake of

US /fɔːr ðə seɪk ʌv/

UK /fɔː ðə seɪk ɒv/

"for the sake of" picture

Phrase

for the purpose of; in the interest of

Example:

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They decided to move for the sake of their children's education.

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Let's do it for the sake of argument.

Synonym:

for the benefit of in deference to out of consideration for on account of for the good of

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sake for Christ's sake for old times' sake