sake
/seik/
Definition
- Noun:
- Purpose, benefit, or interest: "Sake" refers to the purpose, benefit, or interest of someone or something. It is used to indicate the reason or motivation for an action.
- A Japanese alcoholic beverage: "Sake" is a traditional Japanese alcoholic drink made from fermented rice, often served warm.
Examples of Usage
Noun (Purpose/Benefit):
- He moved to a quieter city for the sake of his health.
- For the sake of clarity, let's define our terms at the start.
- I'm asking you to do this for my sake.
Noun (Japanese Beverage):
- We ordered sushi and a bottle of sake.
- This restaurant serves both warm and chilled sake.
Advanced Usage
- "for the sake of it": done without a specific purpose other than the action itself.
- He often argues just for the sake of it.
- "for old times' sake": done in memory of or to honor a past friendship or period.
- Let's have a drink together for old times' sake.
- "for God's/goodness'/heaven's sake": an exclamation expressing frustration, urgency, or emphasis.
- For goodness' sake, will you please be quiet!
Variants and Related Words
- Namesake (n): A person or thing that has the same name as another.
- He is the namesake of his grandfather.
- Keepsake (n): A small item kept in memory of the person who gave it or originally owned it.
- This locket is a keepsake from my grandmother.
Synonyms
- Purpose: The reason for which something is done.
- Benefit: Advantage or profit gained from something.
- Interest: A feeling of wanting to know or learn about something; also, advantage or benefit.
- Reason: A cause, explanation, or justification.
Related Phrases
- For the sake of argument: For the purpose of discussing a hypothetical situation.
- For the sake of argument, let's assume you are right.
- Art for art's sake: The doctrine that art needs no justification beyond its own existence and beauty.
- The poet was a firm believer in art for art's sake.
Idioms
- For pity's sake: An exclamation asking for or expressing compassion.
- For pity's sake, help the poor man!
- For appearance's sake: Done to maintain a good outward show or impression.
- They remained polite for appearance's sake, though they were furious.
Noun
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the purpose of achieving or obtaining
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for the sake of argument
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Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice; usually served hot
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a reason for wanting something done
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for your sake
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died for the sake of his country
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in the interest of safety
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in the common interest
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