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Compound Prepositions - Purpose & Intention

Explore English compound prepositions for expressing purpose and intention, including "for the sake of" and "in order to".

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Compound Prepositions
for the sake of {sb/sth}

because of caring about someone or something and wanting to make a situation better for them

Ex: He moved to the seaside for the sake of his health. 
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for the purpose of
for the purpose of
[preposition]

with the intention or aim of achieving a specific objective or goal

Ex: She enrolled in a photography class for the purpose of improving her skills and pursuing her passion for capturing moments through images. 
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in aid of
in aid of
[preposition]

with the goal of providing help or support to someone or something

Ex: She baked cookies and sold them in aid of the local animal shelter. 
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out of concern for
out of concern for
[preposition]

motivated by a feeling of worry, care, or consideration for someone or something

Ex: She canceled her plans out of concern for her friend's well-being and decided to stay with them during their time of need. 
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in pursuit of
in pursuit of
[preposition]

in the act of seeking, striving for, or trying to achieve something

Ex: He dedicated countless hours in pursuit of his dream of becoming a professional athlete. 
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in hopes (of|that)
in hopes of
[preposition]

with the expectation or desire for a particular outcome or result

Ex: They submitted their job application in hopes of securing a position at the company. 
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with hopes of
with hopes of
[preposition]

with the expectation or desire for a positive outcome

Ex: They started their business venture with hopes of achieving financial success and making a positive impact in their industry. 
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in the interest of
in the interest of
[preposition]

with consideration for the benefit, well-being, or advantage of someone or something

Ex: The company implemented new safety measures in the interest of protecting its employees from potential hazards. 
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in order to
in order to
[preposition]

with the intention of achieving a specific goal or outcome

Ex: She studied diligently in order to pass her final exams with flying colors. 
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with the intention of

with a deliberate purpose or plan to accomplish a specific objective

Ex: She bought a new laptop with the intention of using it for graphic design work and video editing. 
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