sake meaning

• Noun: sake  seyk
  1. A reason for wanting something done
     "for your sake"; "died for the sake of his country"
     - interest 
  2. The purpose of achieving or obtaining
     "for the sake of argument"
  Noun: sake[2]  saakee
  1. Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice; usually served hot
     - saki, rice beer

  Derived forms: sakes

  Type of: aim, alcohol, alcoholic beverage, alcoholic drink, benefit, design, inebriant, intent, intention, intoxicant, purpose, welfare

  Part of: rice

  Encyclopedia: Sake, Congo Sake Sake, DRC Sake, Zaire Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo

• for the sake of:    1. For the purpose ...
• for god's sake:    1. An expression o ...
• for goodness sake!:    [American slang]Go ...

Examples

1. we made concessions for the sake of peace.
2. i will help you for your sister 's sake.
3. i love blackie for the sake of his sense.
4. she called on us merely for the sake of courtesy.
5. marianne was vexed at it for her sister's sake.