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sake
I. sake \ˈsāk\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English, dispute, accusation, fault, guilt (the phrase for someones sake meaning originally “because of someone's guilt”), from Old English sacu fault, guilt, conflict, action at law; akin to Old High German sahha action at law, cause, reason, Old Norse sök action at law, guilt, crime, cause, sake, Gothic sakjo quarrel, sakan to quarrel — more at seek
1. : end, purpose
< suppose, for the sake of argument >
< no desire to strike … for the sake of striking — Wall Street Journal >
2.
a. : the good, advantage, or enhancement of an object, ideal, emotion, or other entity
< toil for the sake of money >
< keeps … its ornate old bar, mostly for sentiment's sake — Green Peyton >
< the highest ends — those to be pursued for their own sakes — Harry Bear >
b. : the good, advantage, or well-being of a person or group : personal or social welfare, safety, or benefit
< for her sake he contends against monsters — Encyc. Americana >
< for both our sakes >
< died for the sake of his country >
II. sa·ke noun
or sa·ké or sa·ki \ˈsäkē, -ki\
(-s)
Etymology: Japanese sake
: an alcoholic beverage used extensively in Japan, usually served hot, and made by the fermentation of rice |