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How to pronounce sake in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms rice beer, saki
Type of alcohol, inebriant, alcoholic beverage, alcoholic drink, intoxicant
Type Words
Synonyms interest
Type of benefit, welfare
Has types behalf


for your sake.
died for the sake of his country.
Type Words
Type of intent, design, aim, intention, purpose


for the sake of argument.

Examples of sake

sake
To find domestic purveyors of soy sauce, miso and sake, or produce it ourselves.
From the online.wsj.com
I hope one day you will be able to forgive me, not for my sake but for your own.
From the edition.cnn.com
The question of all time sake, we give give and give and no one gives in return.
From the latimes.com
Now it reads a government created by lobbyists, for the sake of corporate greed.
From the kentucky.com
Perhaps you are just stoking controversy for the sake of theoretical discussion.
From the forbes.com
We're now at a point where all we do is cohabitate for the sake of the children.
From the stltoday.com
The question remains of how much sacrifice should be made for the sake of peace.
From the edition.cnn.com
Many thought treaty change was unnecessary but went along for Mrs Merkel's sake.
From the economist.com
Anyway why have coffee and not have the caffeine, drink water for goodness sake.
From the independent.co.uk
More examples
  • 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"
  • Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice; usually served hot
  • The purpose of achieving or obtaining; "for the sake of argument"
  • Saken 1996 was Diana Haddad's first solo album . In 1996, and after three years of hard work, Diana Haddad released her debut album, "Saken". The album instantly became a major hit all over the Arab World. ...
  • Rice wine; a drink made from filtered fermented rice
  • Cause, interest or account; purpose or end; reason; The benefit or regard of someone or something; contention, strife; guilt, sin, accusation or charge
  • Japanese fermented rice wine. Used in cooking to tenderize and add flavor. Store in a cool, dark place and use soon after opening. Substitute dry white wine.
  • Japanese rice wine. Used as an alcoholic beverage and in oriental cookery. The alcohol content is typically between 12 and 15 percent by volume.
  • This traditional drink of Japan, a bit on the sweet side, is commonly referred to as "rice wine", when in fact it is actually rice beer. Although it resembles a wine in taste and appearance, it is not made from grapes. It is fermented from rice and malted barley. ...