For the sake of Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈseɪk/ /ˈəv
FOR-thuh-SAYK-uhv
fˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /sɑːkeɪ/ /ˈɒv
faw-THE-sah-KAY-ov
Definition
Used to show that something is done to help, benefit, or because of someone or something. It can also mean doing something to achieve a particular result or for a specific reason.
Usage & Nuances
Fairly formal, often used in written or polite speech. Common collocations: 'for the sake of peace', 'for the sake of simplicity', 'for your own sake'. Sometimes shortened to 'for your sake'. Not used for physical exchange (use 'in exchange for').
Spanish: por el bien de - para - en aras dePortuguese (BR): pelo bem de - por - paraPortuguese (PT): pelo bem de - por - paraChinese (Simplified): 为了 - 为了…的利益 - 为了…的缘故Chinese (Traditional): 為了 - 為了…的利益 - 為了…的緣故Hindi: के खातिर - के लिए - के कारणArabic: من أجل - لصالح - بغرضBengali: —এর স্বার্থে - —এর জন্যRussian: ради - во имяJapanese: 〜のために - 〜のためを思ってVietnamese: vì lợi ích của - vìKorean: ~을 위해 - ~을 위하여Turkish: uğruna - hatırınaUrdu: کی خاطر - کے لیےIndonesian: demi - demi kepentingan
Example Sentences
She moved to the city for the sake of her career.
basic
He apologized for the sake of peace.
basic
Let's do this for the sake of our children.
basic
For the sake of argument, let's assume he's right.
natural
Don't do it just for the sake of doing something.
natural
They stayed together for the sake of appearances.
natural