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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for the sake of somebody or something
[preposition]
because of caring about someone or something and wanting to make a situation better for them
Ex: They for the sake of the children .
for the purpose of
[preposition]
with the intention or aim of achieving a specific objective or goal
Ex: They conducted the for the purpose of gathering feedback from customers .
in aid of
[preposition]
with the goal of providing help or support to someone or something
Ex: She donated her in aid of the children with cancer .
out of concern for
[preposition]
motivated by a feeling of worry, care, or consideration for someone or something
Ex: He donated money to the out of concern for the welfare of homeless animals .
in pursuit of
[preposition]
in the act of seeking, striving for, or trying to achieve something
Ex: The company invested significant in pursuit of innovation and growth .
in hopes of
[preposition]
with the expectation or desire for a particular outcome or result
Ex: They submitted their in hopes of securing a position at the company .
with hopes of
[preposition]
with the expectation or desire for a positive outcome
Ex: The couple bought a lottery with hopes of hitting the jackpot .
in the interest of
[preposition]
with consideration for the benefit, well-being, or advantage of someone or something
Ex: The organization made in the interest of financial stability .

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