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sake

/ˈseɪ̯k/noun1 syllable

Sake means: Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice; usually served hot.

Synonyms for sake3

noun, as in Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice; usually served hot

saki, rice beer

noun, as in a reason for wanting something done

What does sake mean?3

noun

1

Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice; usually served hot

2

a reason for wanting something done“for your sake”

3

the purpose of achieving or obtaining“for the sake of argument”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with sake?26

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All 26 rhymes for sake, grouped by syllable

Sake in a sentence

  • She did so for her own sake, not for your sake.Dejo
  • My father used to drink beer, but now he drinks sake.CM
  • Let's suppose, for the sake of argument, that you're right.sharptoothed
  • For the sake of those around you, please refrain from smoking in the office.Luornu
  • For the sake of living things, please do not play around with the water.Sethlang
  • For goodness sake, do get out from the futon!terrywallwork
  • For goodness sake, do get out from the duvet!terrywallwork
  • For goodness sake, do get out from the blanket!terrywallwork

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of sake

as a noun

plural
sakes