Sake

Pronunciation: /seɪk/

Definitions of sake

noun the well-being or welfare of a person or group

Example Sentences

A1 For the sake of simplicity, let's use a basic example.

A2 I bought this book for my own sake, not for anyone else.

B1 She decided to quit her job for the sake of her mental health.

B2 The company made changes for the sake of efficiency and cost savings.

C1 He sacrificed a lot for the sake of his career and it paid off in the end.

C2 The politician made promises for the sake of winning the election, but failed to deliver on them.

Examples of sake in a Sentence

formal For the sake of clarity, let me explain the process one more time.

informal I'm not going to that party for your sake, not mine.

slang I can't believe you're skipping class for his sake.

figurative Sometimes we have to let go of things for the sake of our own happiness.

Grammatical Forms of sake

• plural: sakes
• comparative: more sake
• superlative: most sake
• present tense: sake
• future tense: will sake
• perfect tense: have saked
• continuous tense: saking
• singular: sake
• positive degree: sake
• infinitive: to sake
• gerund: saking
• participle: saked

Origin and Evolution of sake

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Japanese

Story behind the word: The word 'sake' originated from the Japanese language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Japanese to refer to a purpose or reason, the word 'sake' evolved in English to primarily mean a person's benefit, interest, or well-being.