Definitions

1. noun

a person or thing that one has a strong interest in or is concerned about

“I’m doing this for your sake, so don’t worry about the cost.”

2. noun

a reason or motive for doing something

“I went to the party for the sake of enjoying the music and dancing.”

3. noun

a drink, typically sake or wine, used in a toast

“They raised their glasses in a toast for good health’s sake.”

4. preposition

in order to benefit or advantage something or someone

“I’m working hard for your sake, so you can have a better life.”

5. adverb

used to indicate that something is done for the benefit of someone or something, or in order to benefit them

“She studied hard for the sake of her future career.”

6. adverb

used to indicate that something is done because of a particular reason or motive

“I came to the meeting for the sake of being informed about the new project.”