for

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preposition. In the most general sense, indicating that in consideration of, in view of, or with reference to, which anything is done or takes place.

conjunction. Because; by reason that; for that; indicating, in Old English, the reason of anything.

noun. One who takes, or that which is said on, the affirmative side; that which is said in favor of some one or something; the antithesis of against, and commonly used in connection with it.