sake (Meaning)
sake (n)
a reason for wanting something done
Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice; usually served hot
the purpose of achieving or obtaining
sake (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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of sake
Synonyms:
- microbrew
- snifter
- inebriant
- schnapps
- brewage
- Dutch courage
- barley-broo
- intoxicant
- digestif
- snort
- lush
- mum
- peg
- shooter
- belt
- tequila
- vodka
- gin
- hooch
- liqueur
- slug
- moonshine
- brew
- brewski
- home brew
- shot
- potable
- nightcap
- John Barleycorn
- malt liquor
- nip
- mescal
- mixed drink
- nappy
- tot
- bracer
- barley-bree
- whet
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
sake Sentence Examples
- For the sake of her children, she worked tirelessly to provide for them.
- The doctor deferred surgery for his own health's sake.
- The hikers pressed on, their exhaustion be damned, all for the sake of reaching the summit.
- The artist sacrificed material wealth for the sake of his craft.
- The politician lied for the sake of getting elected.
- The student stayed up late studying for the sake of passing the exam.
- The elderly woman lived frugally for the sake of leaving an inheritance for her grandchildren.
- The soldier fought bravely for the sake of his country.
- The inventor toiled for years for the sake of his dream.
- The couple vowed to love and support each other for the sake of their marriage.
FAQs About the word sake
a reason for wanting something done, Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice; usually served hot, the purpose of achieving or obtainingFinal cause;
bottle, drink, beer, liquor,wine, ardent spirits, load, alcohol, whisky, brandy
nonintoxicant, nonintoxicant,,
For the sake of her children, she worked tirelessly to provide for them.
The doctor deferred surgery for his own health's sake.
The hikers pressed on, their exhaustion be damned, all for the sake of reaching the summit.
The artist sacrificed material wealth for the sake of his craft.
