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Meaning of the word sake in English

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sake

US /seɪk/
UK /seɪk/
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Noun

1.

for the purpose of; in the interest of

Example:
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They moved to the city for the sake of their children's education.
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Let's do it for old times' sake.
Synonym:
behalfaccountinterestbenefitgood
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for the sake offor Christ's sakefor old times' sake