for my sake

Meanings

1. 1phrasefixed phrase

   Out of concern for me, or in order to help or please me.

   Grammar: Comes after the verb it modifies: please stay, for my sake.

   Patterns

   • do something for someone's sake
   • for the sake of someone

   Please eat something, if only for my sake.

   He stayed in the town for my sake, even though he hated it.

   Don't argue with her for my sake; I can handle it.

2. 2phrasefixed phraseinformal

   Used when asking someone to act kindly or sensibly because it matters to the speaker.

   Grammar: Often opens a request: for my sake, calm down.

   For my sake, try to be on time tomorrow.

   Wear a coat, for my sake, since I worry about you.

   For my sake, think carefully before you decide.

Common combinations

do it for my sake

Do it for my sake, and I will be grateful.

stay for my sake

Don't stay for my sake if you are tired.

if only for my sake

Come to the party, if only for my sake.

not for my sake

Please don't change your plans for my sake.

for your sake and mine

Let's finish early, for your sake and mine.

Synonyms and how they differ

on my account

On my account is slightly more formal and often used to tell someone not to go to trouble.

to please me

To please me focuses on pleasure, whereas for my sake suggests care or concern.

as a favor to me

As a favor to me makes the request explicit, while for my sake leaves it implied.

Word family

sake noun

benefit or purpose, as in for the sake of

for the sake of phrase

in order to help or achieve something

for goodness' sake phrase

an exclamation of annoyance

Commonly confused: for my sake or for my own sake?

Practice

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