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Sake

/seɪk/

Cause, interest or account

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📖 Definitions of "Sake"

noun

1
Cause, interest or account
"For the sake of argument"
2
Purpose or end; reason
"For old times' sake"
3
The benefit or regard of someone or something
4
(obsolete except in phrases) contention, strife; guilt, sin, accusation or charge

🔄 Synonyms of "Sake"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
interestnoun	(uncountable) A great attention and concern from someone or something; intellectual curiosity.
sakinoun	Any of several species of South American monkeys of the genus Pithecia with large ears and a long hairy tail that is not prehensile.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Sake"

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Word	Definition
interestnoun	(uncountable) A great attention and concern from someone or something; intellectual curiosity.
sakinoun	Any of several species of South American monkeys of the genus Pithecia with large ears and a long hairy tail that is not prehensile.
causenoun	(countable, often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.
intentionnoun	A course of action that a person intends to follow.
purposenoun	The end for which something is done, is made or exists.
reasonnoun	(uncountable) Rational thinking (or the capacity for it); the cognitive faculties, collectively, of conception, judgment, deduction and intuition.
relevancenoun	The property or state of being relevant or pertinent.
importancenoun	The quality or condition of being important or worthy of note.
significancenoun	The extent to which something matters; importance
correctly	In a correct manner.
willnoun	One's independent faculty of choice; the ability to be able to exercise one's choice or intention.
goalnoun	A result that one is attempting to achieve.
principlenoun	A fundamental assumption or guiding belief.
wellnoun	A hole sunk into the ground as a source of water, oil, natural gas or other fluids.
yesnoun	An affirmative expression; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.
mindnoun	The capability for rational thought.
needsnoun	A surname.
alright	(sometimes proscribed) Alternative form of all right; satisfactory; okay; in acceptable order. [Good; in acceptable, if not excellent condition.]
reasoningnoun	(uncountable) The deduction of inferences or interpretations from premises, abstract thought, ratiocination; (countable) any instance of this, especially as a process leading to an action, motive.
attentionnoun	(uncountable) Mental focus.