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DictionaryforIntended benefit
preposition

for

FER/fər/

With the purpose of supporting or benefiting someone or something.

The baker brings a fresh loaf for the elderly neighbor.

A baker places a fresh loaf into an elderly neighbor's hands, making the bread clearly intended to benefit that person.
Etymology
forOld Englishfor the sake of; on account of

Old English for already meant 'for the sake of' and came to mean 'in favor of.' These uses connect directly with marking the person or thing that something is intended to benefit or serve.

In context

Wolfgang Schnellbaecher3:53
It's just for yourself and your loved ones,
Are you spending your money wisely?
TED presenter5:21
And I got to work on a new approach for breast cancer patients
A smarter, more precise way to think about public health | Sue Desmond-Hellmann

More examples

  • I vote for the plan to expand the library.
  • She speaks for neighbors who cannot attend the meeting.
  • We work together for a cleaner neighborhood.

Similar words

in favor of
Expresses approval or support rather than an intended benefit.
on behalf of
Emphasizes acting as people’s representative or in their interests.