sake


Definition: Meaning of, sake in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / seɪk /

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sake sakes
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  1. for the sake of somebody/something also for somebody's/something's sake in order to help, improve, or please someone or something
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  2. for God's/Christ's/goodness'/Heaven's etc sake spoken used when you are telling someone how important it is to do something or not to do something
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  3. for God's/Christ's/goodness'/Heaven's etc sake spoken used to show that you are angry or annoyed
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  4. for the sake of it if you do something for the sake of it, you do it because you want to and not for any particular reason
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  5. for its own sake also something for something's sake if something is done for its own sake, it is done for the value of the experience itself, not for any advantage it will bring
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  6. for the sake of argument spoken if you say something for the sake of argument, what you say may not be true but it will help you to have a discussion
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  7. a Japanese alcoholic drink made from rice
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