Saké is a Japanese alcoholic drink that is made from rice.
sake in British English1
(seɪk)
noun
1.
benefit or interest (esp in the phrase for (someone'sorone's own) sake)
2.
the purpose of obtaining or achieving (esp in the phrase for the sake of (something))
3.
used in various exclamations of impatience, urgency, etc
for heaven's sake
for pete's sake
Word origin
C13 (in the phrase for the sake of, probably from legal usage): from Old English sacu lawsuit (hence, a cause); related to Old Norse sok, German Sache matter
sake in British English2
or saké or saki (ˈsækɪ)
noun
a Japanese alcoholic drink made from fermented rice
Word origin
C17: from Japanese
sake in American English1
(seɪk)
noun
1.
purpose or reason; motive; cause
for the sake of harmony
2.
advantage; behalf; benefit
for my sake
Idioms:
for heaven's sake!
Word origin
ME < OE sacu, cause or suit at law, contention, akin to Ger sache, thing, affair < IE base *sāg-, to investigate > seek, L sagire, to perceive, find, sagax, sharply discerning
sake in American English2
(ˈsɑki)
noun
a Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice and usually warmed for serving
: also sp. ˈsaki
Word origin
Jpn, ult. < ? sakayu, to prosper
Examples of 'sake' in a sentence
sake
For the sake of this argument we seem to cease to have a future.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The prestige of celebrity for its own sake is not something that interests me.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It was being musicians for the sake of something to do.
The Sun (2011)
But resist the temptation to do something for the sake of it.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
This is art for art 's sake.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
They can go back street by street, for goodness sake.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
But at least she spoke up for supporting art for art 's sake.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
We have exhausted the art for art's sake argument.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
There are photos of him in trunks, for goodness sake.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Art is for art 's sake and within reason you can do what you like.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Art for art 's sake has become a dirty philosophy.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
She is marrying a millionaire for goodness' sake.
The Sun (2016)
We're not doing something for the sake of doing something.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Suppose, just for the sake of argument, that this is true.
Charles A. D'Ambrosio & Stewart D. Hodges & Richard Brealey & Stewart Myers Principles of Corporate Finance (1991)
They were beautiful to watch, but there was no sense of art for art 's sake.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
All related terms of 'sake'
for sb's sake
When you do something for someone's sake , you do it in order to help them or make them happy .
for heaven's sake!
a mild exclamation of surprise , annoyance , etc.
for Pete's sake!
an expression of frustration , exasperation or annoyance
for pity's sake
You can say for pity's sake to add emphasis to what you are saying , especially when you are annoyed or upset .
for the sake of sth
If you do something for the sake of something, you do it for that purpose or in order to achieve that result. You can also say that you do it for something's sake .
for it's/their own sake
If you do something for its own sake , you do it because you want to, or because you enjoy it, and not for any other reason . You can also talk about, for example , art for art's sake or sport for sport's sake .
for the sake of sthg
If you do something for the sake of something, you do it for that purpose or in order to achieve that result. You can also say that you do it for something's sake .
for God's sake for goodness sake for heaven's sake
Some people use expressions such as for God's sake , for heaven's sake , for goodness sake , or for Pete's sake in order to express annoyance or impatience , or to add force to a question or request . The expressions 'for God's sake' and 'for Christ's sake' could cause offence .
Chinese translation of 'sake'
sake
(seɪk)
n
for the sake of[health, career, person etc]为(為)了 (wèile)
do it for my sake!看在我的情分上做吧！ (Kàn zài wǒ de qíngfèn shang zuò ba!)
for its own sake纯(純)粹为(為)此而已 (chúncuì wèi cǐ éryǐ)
he enjoys talking for talking's sake他喜欢(歡)为(為)了说(說)话(話)而说(說)话(話) (tā xǐhuan wèile shuōhuà ér shuōhuà)
for argument's sake, for the sake of argument为(為)了便于(於)讨(討)论(論) (wèile biànyú tǎolùn)
for goodness or heaven's sake! (inf) 看在上帝分上！ (Kàn zài shàngdì fèn shang!)
Nearby words of
sake
sailing boat
sailor
saint
sake
salad
salad cream
salad dressing
All related terms of 'sake'
for goodness sake!
看在老天爷(爺)的份上！ Kàn zài lǎotiānyé de fènshang!
for its own sake
纯(純)粹为(為)此而已 chúncuì wèi cǐ éryǐ
for the sake of
( health, career, person etc ) 为(為)了 wèile
do it for my sake!
看在我的情分上做吧！ Kàn zài wǒ de qíngfèn shang zuò ba!
for goodness or heaven's sake!
( inf ) 看在上帝分上！ Kàn zài shàngdì fèn shang!
for argument's sake, for the sake of argument
为(為)了便于(於)讨(討)论(論) wèile biànyú tǎolùn
he enjoys talking for talking's sake
他喜欢(歡)为(為)了说(說)话(話)而说(說)话(話) tā xǐhuan wèile shuōhuà ér shuōhuà
(noun)
For the sake of historical accuracy, permit us to state the true facts.
Synonyms
purpose
The purpose of the occasion was to raise money for charity.
interest
cause
His comments have done nothing to help the cause of peace.
reason
There is a reason for every important thing that happens.
end
another policy designed to achieve the same end
aim
a research programme that has failed to achieve its aim
principle
objective
His objective was to play golf and win.
motive
Police have ruled out robbery as a motive for the killing.
phrase
See for someone's sake
Additional synonyms
in the sense of aim
Definition
intention or purpose
a research programme that has failed to achieve its aim
Synonyms
intention,
end,
point,
plan,
course,
mark,
goal,
design,
target,
wish,
scheme,
purpose,
direction,
desire,
object,
objective,
ambition,
intent,
aspiration,
Holy Grail (informal)
in the sense of cause
Definition
an aim or principle which an individual or group is interested in and supports
His comments have done nothing to help the cause of peace.
Synonyms
aim,
movement,
purpose,
principle,
object,
ideal,
enterprise,
end
in the sense of end
Definition
the purpose of an action
another policy designed to achieve the same end
Synonyms
purpose,
point,
reason,
goal,
design,
target,
aim,
object,
mission,
intention,
objective,
drift,
intent,
aspiration
Synonyms of 'sake'
sake
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of motive
Definition
the reason, whether conscious or unconscious, for a certain course of action
Police have ruled out robbery as a motive for the killing.
Synonyms
reason,
motivation,
cause,
ground(s),
design,
influence,
purpose,
object,
intention,
spur,
incentive,
inspiration,
stimulus,
rationale,
inducement,
incitement,
mainspring,
the why and wherefore
in the sense of objective
Definition
an aim or purpose
His objective was to play golf and win.
Synonyms
purpose,
aim,
goal,
end,
plan,
hope,
idea,
design,
target,
wish,
scheme,
desire,
object,
intention,
ambition,
aspiration,
Holy Grail (informal),
end in view,
why and wherefore
in the sense of reason
Definition
a cause or motive for a belief or action
There is a reason for every important thing that happens.