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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 /"fɔːr ðə seɪk ʌv"/
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Phrase

1.

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 ofin deference toout of consideration foron account offor the good of
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