First Known Use: 13th century
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1sake
noun \ˈsāk\
Definition of SAKE
2
a : the good, advantage, or enhancement of some entity (as an ideal) <free to pursue learning for its own sake — M. S. Eisenhower> b : personal or social welfare, safety, or benefit
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Origin of SAKE
Middle English, dispute, guilt, purpose, from Old English sacu guilt, action at law; akin to Old High German sahha action at law, cause, Old English sēcan to seek — more at seek
2sake
noun sa·ke \ˈsä-kē\
Definition of SAKE
: a Japanese alcoholic beverage of fermented rice often served hot
Variants of SAKE
sa·ke or sa·ki \ˈsä-kē\
Origin of SAKE
Japanese sake
First Known Use: 1682
SAKE[2] Defined for Kids
sake
noun \ˈsāk\
Definition of SAKE for Kids
1
: purpose <Let's assume, for the sake of argument, that it was a mistake.>
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