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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 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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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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in order to
[preposition]

with the intention of achieving a specific goal or outcome

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with the intention of
[preposition]

with a deliberate purpose or plan to accomplish a specific objective

Ex: She started saving with the intention of buying a house .
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