Definition of Sake

1. Noun. A reason for wanting something done. "In the common interest"

Exact synonyms: Interest
Generic synonyms: Benefit, Welfare
Specialized synonyms: Behalf

2. Noun. Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice; usually served hot.
Exact synonyms: Rice Beer, Saki
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"
Generic synonyms: Aim, Design, Intent, Intention, Purpose

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. benefit, interest, or advantage [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sake

saist
saith
saithe
saithe
saithes
saiths
saiyid
saiyids
Sajama
sajou
sajou
sajous
Sakaguchi reaction
Sakartvelo
Sakati-Nyhan syndrome
sake (current term)
saker
saker
sakeret
sakeret
sakerets
sakers
sakes
Sakharov
saki
saki
sakia
sakias
sakieh
sakiehs

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