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Definition of Sake
1. Noun. A reason for wanting something done. "In the common interest"
2. Noun. Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice; usually served hot.
Generic synonyms: Alcohol, Alcoholic Beverage, Alcoholic Drink, Inebriant, Intoxicant
Geographical relationships: Japan, Nihon, Nippon
Substance meronyms: Rice
3. Noun. The purpose of achieving or obtaining. "For the sake of argument"
Definition of Sake
1. n. Final cause; end; purpose of obtaining; cause; motive; reason; interest; concern; account; regard or respect; -- used chiefly in such phrases as, for the sake of, for his sake, for man's sake, for mercy's sake, and the like; as, to commit crime for the sake of gain; to go abroad for the sake of one's health.
Definition of Sake
1. Noun. cause, interest or account ¹
2. Noun. purpose or end; reason ¹
3. Noun. The benefit or regard of someone or something ¹
4. Noun. (qualifier obsolete except in phrases) contention, strife; guilt, sin, accusation or charge. ¹
5. Noun. (qualifier countable and uncountable) Rice wine, a Japanese alcoholic beverage made from rice. ¹
6. Noun. Rice wine; a drink made from filtered fermented rice. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Sake
1. benefit, interest, or advantage [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Sake
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