Sake (en. Sake)

/sake/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The reason or purpose behind an action.
He did it for the sake of peace.
Lo hizo por el sake de la paz.
A sacrifice made for the benefit of others.
She quit her job for the sake of her family.
Ella renunció a su trabajo por el sake de su familia.

Etymology

The word 'sake' comes from Old English 'sacu', referring to the concept of purpose.

Common Phrases and Expressions

for the sake of argument
for the sake of the argument.
for the sake of argument
for the sake of love
for the sake of love.
for the sake of love
for the sake of clarity
for the sake of clarity.
for the sake of clarity

Related Words

sacrifice
Renunciation or giving up something valuable for a purpose.
sacrificio
interest
Concern for the well-being of someone or something.
interés

Slang Meanings

For the good of something.
I did this for the sake of my friend.
Hice esto sake de mi amigo.
As an excuse to do what I want.
I just edited it for the sake of it looking better.
Solo lo edité sake que se viera mejor.