sake
/seɪk/
NOUN
1. Reason, purpose, or motive
A reason, purpose, or motivation for doing something, especially as expressed in the phrase 'for the sake of'.
1.1. Reason or purpose for an action
The particular reason, aim, or motivation that explains why something is done or pursued.
Synonyms
Examples
- For the sake of clarity, the instructions were rewritten in simpler language.
- She continued studying for the sake of achieving her long-term goals.
- He agreed to the compromise for the sake of maintaining peace.
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NOUN
2. Benefit or interest of someone or something
The benefit, welfare, or interest of a person, group, or cause, especially when something is done on their behalf or for their advantage.
2.1. Benefit or welfare
The good, advantage, or well-being of someone or something that motivates an action or decision.
Synonyms
- benefit
- welfare
- well-being
- good
- advantage
- interest
Antonyms
- detriment
- disadvantage
- harm
- loss
Examples
- The policy was changed for the sake of public welfare.
- For her children's sake, she decided to remain close to home.
- They made several sacrifices for the sake of the community.
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2.2. On behalf of someone or something
Used to indicate that an action is undertaken in support of, or out of consideration for, another person, group, or cause.
Synonyms
- behalf
- interest
- account
Antonyms
Examples
- He spoke on behalf of the team for the sake of fairness.
- She accepted the responsibility for the sake of her colleagues.
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NOUN
3. A Japanese alcoholic beverage made from rice
A traditional Japanese alcoholic drink produced by fermenting polished rice with water, yeast, and koji mold.
3.1. Traditional Japanese rice beverage
Refers to sake as a traditional Japanese fermented rice alcoholic drink, commonly served with meals or at social and ceremonial occasions.
Synonyms
- Japanese rice wine
- rice wine
- nihonshu
- saki
Examples
- Sake is traditionally served in small cups at Japanese restaurants.
- The brewery produces several varieties of sake using locally grown rice.
- They sampled different styles of sake during their visit to Japan.
Related Words
- fermented rice drink
- koji
- rice fermentation
- Japanese beverage
- alcoholic drink