for the sake of
In behalf of
For the sake of introduces a purpose or beneficiary—the reason something is done or the person it benefits.
She moved to the city for the sake of her career.
For the sake of argument, let's assume you're right.
Often implies sacrifice or prioritization: He gave up drinking for the sake of his health.
The construction for its own sake means as an end in itself, not for any external reward: art for art's sake.
Desired end result
- objectivePurpose or goal
- intentionPlanned purpose for acting
- aimPurpose or direction
- benefitAdvantage or gain
cause · motivation · mission · pursuit · endeavor · aspiration · ambition · interest
Prioritizing others' wellbeing
- selflessnessPrioritizing others over oneself
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
compassion · service · charity · philanthropy · humanitarianism · goodwill · empathy · martyrdom
Offered reason for wrongdoing
- rationaleStated basis for action
- defenseProtection against harm
- pretextFabricated motive concealing truth
- alibiDefense of location
explanation · plea · apology · argument · vindication · legitimization · validation · grounds
goal
Desired end result
benefit · cause · motivation · mission · pursuit · endeavor · aspiration · ambition · interest · betterment
altruism
Prioritizing others' wellbeing
- selflessnessPrioritizing others over oneself
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
devotion · compassion · service · charity · philanthropy · humanitarianism · goodwill · empathy · martyrdom · renunciation
excuse
Offered reason for wrongdoing
- rationaleStated basis for action
- defenseProtection against harm
- pretextFabricated motive concealing truth
alibi · explanation · plea · apology · argument · vindication · legitimization · validation · grounds · warrant
- purpose wordsto, for, in order to, so that, so as to
- compound prepositionsaccording to, because of, due to, instead of, out of
for the sake ofdespite
In spite of
in spite of · at the expense of · regardless of · notwithstanding · irrespective of