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All for the sake of synonyms

for the sake of
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prep for the sake of

  • in consideration of — the act of considering; careful thought; meditation; deliberation: I will give your project full consideration.
  • after — If something happens after a particular date or event, it happens during the period of time that follows that date or event.
  • concerning — You use concerning to indicate what a question or piece of information is about.
  • during — throughout the duration, continuance, or existence of: He lived in Florida during the winter.
  • notwithstanding — in spite of; without being opposed or prevented by: Notwithstanding a brilliant defense, he was found guilty. She went to the game anyway, doctor's orders notwithstanding.
  • pro — in favor of a proposition, opinion, etc.
  • supposing — to assume (something), as for the sake of argument or as part of a proposition or theory: Suppose the distance to be one mile.
  • to — (used for expressing motion or direction toward a point, person, place, or thing approached and reached, as opposed to from): They came to the house.
  • toward — in the direction of: to walk toward the river.
  • in favor of — something done or granted out of goodwill, rather than from justice or for remuneration; a kind act: to ask a favor.
  • in place of — instead of, replacing
  • in spite of — a malicious, usually petty, desire to harm, annoy, frustrate, or humiliate another person; bitter ill will; malice.
  • in the name of — a word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known.
  • on the part of — a portion or division of a whole that is separate or distinct; piece, fragment, fraction, or section; constituent: the rear part of the house; to glue the two parts together.
  • with a view to — an instance of seeing or beholding; visual inspection.

conjuction for the sake of

  • as — If something happens as something else happens, it happens at the same time.
  • being — Being is the present participle of be1.
  • considering — You use considering to indicate that you are thinking about a particular fact when making a judgment or giving an opinion.
  • for — for loop
  • over — above in place or position: the roof over one's head.
  • seeing — the act of a person who sees.
  • since — from then till now (often preceded by ever): He was elected in 1978 and has been president ever since.
  • through — in at one end, side, or surface and out at the other: to pass through a tunnel; We drove through Denver without stopping. Sun came through the window.
  • whereas — a qualifying or introductory statement, especially one having “whereas” as the first word: to read the whereases in the will.
  • as long as — If you say that something is the case as long as or so long as something else is the case, you mean that it is only the case if the second thing is the case.
  • by reason of — If one thing happens by reason of another, it happens because of it.
  • by virtue of — on account of or by reason of
  • due to — owed at present; having reached the date for payment: This bill is due.
  • in behalf of — in / on behalf of, as a representative of or a proxy for: On behalf of my colleagues, I address you tonight.
  • in that — (used to indicate inclusion within space, a place, or limits): walking in the park.
  • in the interest of — the feeling of a person whose attention, concern, or curiosity is particularly engaged by something: She has a great interest in the poetry of Donne.
  • in view of — an instance of seeing or beholding; visual inspection.
  • now that — at the present time or moment: You are now using a dictionary.
  • thanks to — to express gratitude, appreciation, or acknowledgment to: She thanked them for their hospitality.
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