sake

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sake
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Meanings
noun
  • for the purpose of; in the interest of; in order to achieve or preserve.
    E.g. the couple moved to the coast for the sake of her health
  • out of consideration for or in order to help or please someone.
    E.g. I have to make an effort for John's sake
  • used to express impatience, annoyance, urgency, or desperation.
    E.g. ‘Oh, for God's sake!’ snarled Dyson
noun
  • a Japanese alcoholic drink made from fermented rice, traditionally drunk warm in small porcelain cups.

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