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Definition sake in British English

sake noun

noun
/seɪk/
1

for the benefit or good of someone or something

Example

We hope for her sake that the wedding goes as planned.

Example

He agreed to resign for the sake of the party.

Example

I’m not just doing this for my own sake, you know.

Synonyms and related words
advantage benefit good
2

for the purpose of doing, getting, or achieving something

Example

I hope you’re not doing this just for the sake of the money.

Example

For clarity’s sake, I’d like to reword my statement.

Synonyms and related words
designated oriented dedicated
3

for the purpose of beginning a discussion

Example

So let’s say, just for the sake of argument, that you’re right.

Synonyms and related words
well oh okey-dokey
4

to do something because you enjoy it or think it is important, not because you want to achieve an aim

Example

Encourage your children to seek knowledge for its own sake.

Example

I’m not just asking for the sake of it. I need an answer.

Synonyms and related words
like enjoy go in for
5

used for emphasizing what you are saying when you are annoyed or angry: ‘for God’s sake’ and ‘for Christ’s sake’ are offensive to some people

Example

Oh, for goodness’ sake, leave me alone!

Definition sake in British English