(for no purpose)
51Purpose of Nomenclature — For most societies plants are major sources of food, medicine and other essential products and so over time each species has acquired a name which may differ from place to place making it difficult for potential users to share their knowledge.… …
52for — ► PREPOSITION 1) in favour of. 2) affecting or with regard to. 3) on behalf of or to the benefit of. 4) having as a purpose or function. 5) having as a reason or cause. 6) having as a destination. 7) representing …
53for fun — phrase because something is enjoyable or funny, not for any important or serious reason A second home overseas should be for fun, not seen as an investment. Thesaurus: indulgence and pleasure seekingsynonym Main entry: fun * * * (or for the fun… …
54for the nonce — For the occasion, for the present time, for the present purpose, for the time being, temporarily …
55for a laugh — informal phrase for enjoyment, rather than for any serious purpose He decided to go along with them for a laugh. Thesaurus: indulgence and pleasure seekingsynonym Main entry: laugh …
56for practical purposes — for (all) practical purposes used to say that one thing has the same effect or result as something else His effort to hide the document was, for practical purposes [=in effect], an admission that he had made a mistake. During the blizzard, the… …
57for some mysterious reason — for some unknown reason, for an inexplicable purpose …
58for no specific reason — for no particular purpose, without specific motive …
59for the sanctification of God — for a holy purpose, in God s name …
60for nothing — ► for nothing 1) without payment or charge. 2) to no purpose. Main Entry: ↑nothing …