sake
a reason for wanting something done
How often you will meet it
Rank 794 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 23,130 times across 175,113 chapters — 0.011% of every word in the library.
It belongs to the first 1,000 words, the band worth learning before any other.
What it means
noun
- a reason for wanting something done also: interest for your sakedied for the sake of his country
- Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice; usually served hot also: saki, rice beer
- the purpose of achieving or obtaining for the sake of argument
sake in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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For mercy’s sake, grant me a respite of three years.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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And "Why, for cat's sake, can't you tell a fellow what's up your sleeve?"
The Courage of the Commonplace · Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews · Chapter 1
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Honour to her! and let a tear Fall, for her sake, on Stonewall’s bier.
Poems Every Child Should Know · Mary E. (Mary Elizabeth) [Editor] Burt · Chapter 1
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He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
The White Christmas and other Merry · Walter Ben Hare · Chapter 1
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The young girl had only possessed it for a short time, and neglected all her duties for the sake of the mirror.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1