For the sake of something/of doing something

phrase

To do something to help or improve something else.

She stayed in the job for the sake of her career
Visual representation of "for the sake of something/of doing something" - To do something to help or improve something else

Often appears as...

  • for the sake of argument
  • for the sake of convenience
phrase

To do something for the purpose or benefit of someone or something.

He decided to quit smoking for the sake of his health
Visual representation of "for the sake of something/of doing something" - To do something for the purpose or benefit of someone or something

Often appears as...

  • for the sake of peace
  • for the sake of the children
phrase

To pretend as if something is true, for the purpose of discussion or understanding.

For the sake of argument, let's say you're right
Visual representation of "for the sake of something/of doing something" - To pretend as if something is true, for the purpose of discussion or understanding

Often appears as...

  • for the sake of clarity
  • for the sake of conservation
phrase

To do something to help or improve something else.

She stayed in the job for the sake of her career
Visual representation of "for the sake of something/of doing something" - To do something to help or improve something else

Often appears as...

  • for the sake of argument
  • for the sake of convenience
phrase

To do something for the purpose or benefit of someone or something.

He decided to quit smoking for the sake of his health
Visual representation of "for the sake of something/of doing something" - To do something for the purpose or benefit of someone or something

Often appears as...

  • for the sake of peace
  • for the sake of the children
phrase

To pretend as if something is true, for the purpose of discussion or understanding.

For the sake of argument, let's say you're right
Visual representation of "for the sake of something/of doing something" - To pretend as if something is true, for the purpose of discussion or understanding

Often appears as...

  • for the sake of clarity
  • for the sake of conservation
Definition 1 of 3
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Not Selfish

Used to show actions prioritizing others' needs or benefits over personal gain.

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She donated anonymously for the sake of charity.
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Promote Improvement

Indicates doing something to enhance or better a situation, often at a cost or extra effort.

Illustration for Promote Improvement
They updated the software for the sake of user experience.
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Not Selfish

Used to show actions prioritizing others' needs or benefits over personal gain.

Illustration for Not Selfish
She donated anonymously for the sake of charity.
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Promote Improvement

Indicates doing something to enhance or better a situation, often at a cost or extra effort.

Illustration for Promote Improvement
They updated the software for the sake of user experience.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Not Selfish

Used to show actions prioritizing others' needs or benefits over personal gain.

Illustration for Not Selfish
She donated anonymously for the sake of charity.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Promote Improvement

Indicates doing something to enhance or better a situation, often at a cost or extra effort.

Illustration for Promote Improvement
They updated the software for the sake of user experience.
Visual representation of the word "For the sake of something/of doing something"

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