n. | 1. | 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; |
1. | a traditional alcoholic drink of Japan. It is made from rice. |
Noun | 1. | sake - a reason for wanting something done; "for your sake"; "died for the sake of his country"; "in the interest of safety"; "in the common interest" Synonyms: interest |
2. | sake - Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice; usually served hot | |
3. | sake - the purpose of achieving or obtaining; "for the sake of argument" |