Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun sake

3 senses of sake

Sense 1
sake, interest -- (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")
       => benefit, welfare -- (something that aids or promotes well-being; "for the benefit of all")

Sense 2
sake, saki, rice beer -- (Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice; usually served hot)
       => alcohol, alcoholic drink, alcoholic beverage, intoxicant, inebriant -- (a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent; "alcohol (or drink) ruined him")

Sense 3
sake -- (the purpose of achieving or obtaining; "for the sake of argument")
       => purpose, intent, intention, aim, design -- (an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs")