sake

noun (1)

\ ˈsāk

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Definition of sake

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : end, purpose for the sake of argument

2a : the good, advantage, or enhancement of some entity (such as an ideal) free to pursue learning for its own sake— M. S. Eisenhower

b : personal or social welfare, safety, or benefit

sake

noun (2)

sa·ke | \ ˈsä-kē

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variants: or saki

Definition of sake (Entry 2 of 2)

: a Japanese alcoholic beverage of fermented rice often served hot

History and Etymology for sake

Noun (1)

Middle English, dispute, guilt, purpose, from Old English sacu guilt, action at law; akin to Old High German sahha action at law, cause, Old English sēcan to seek — more at seek

Noun (2)

Japanese sake

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More Definitions for sake

sake

noun

\ ˈsāk

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Kids Definition of sake

1 : purpose Let's assume, for the sake of argument, that it was a mistake.

2 : welfare sense 1, benefit “… when you see the castle you must persuade him to stay there, for his own sake.”— Pearl S. Buck, The Big Wave

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issuable

authorized for issue (as a bond)

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