For the sake of somebody/something
preposition
For the benefit or interest of someone or something.
She decided to quit her job for the sake of her health.
Often appears as...
- for the sake of fairness
- for the sake of argument
preposition
In order to help, achieve or preserve something.
He moved to the city for the sake of his career.
Often appears as...
- for the sake of convenience
- for the sake of efficiency
preposition
Used to emphasize an important reason or purpose.
Please, for the sake of our friendship, tell me the truth.
Often appears as...
- for the sake of love
- for the sake of peace
preposition
In order to avoid or prevent something negative or harmful.
Wear the seatbelt, for the sake of safety.
Often appears as...
- for the sake of safety
- for the sake of security
preposition
For the benefit or interest of someone or something.
She decided to quit her job for the sake of her health.
Often appears as...
- for the sake of fairness
- for the sake of argument
preposition
In order to help, achieve or preserve something.
He moved to the city for the sake of his career.
Often appears as...
- for the sake of convenience
- for the sake of efficiency
preposition
Used to emphasize an important reason or purpose.
Please, for the sake of our friendship, tell me the truth.
Often appears as...
- for the sake of love
- for the sake of peace
preposition
In order to avoid or prevent something negative or harmful.
Wear the seatbelt, for the sake of safety.
Often appears as...
- for the sake of safety
- for the sake of security
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Positive Actions
Used when someone acts to support or improve something valued.
She campaigns for the trees, for the sake of the environment.
Pro Tip 2/2Self-Sacrifice
It often implies that someone is giving up something for a greater good.
I'm studying late for the sake of my exams.
Pro Tip 1/2Positive Actions
Used when someone acts to support or improve something valued.
She campaigns for the trees, for the sake of the environment.
Pro Tip 2/2Self-Sacrifice
It often implies that someone is giving up something for a greater good.
I'm studying late for the sake of my exams.
Pro Tip 1/2Positive Actions
Used when someone acts to support or improve something valued.
She campaigns for the trees, for the sake of the environment.
Pro Tip 2/2Self-Sacrifice
It often implies that someone is giving up something for a greater good.
I'm studying late for the sake of my exams.
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