sake sake /ˈseɪk/

noun

1. () A reason for wanting something done  ( sake , interest )
   a reason for wanting something done
    For your sake
   for your sake
    Died for the sake of his country
   died for the sake of his country
    In the interest of safety
   in the interest of safety
    In the common interest
   in the common interest
   
2. The purpose of achieving or obtaining  ( sake )
   the purpose of achieving or obtaining
    For the sake of argument
   for the sake of argument
   
3. Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice; usually served hot  ( rice beer , sake , saki )
   Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice; usually served hot