sake

noun

1. a reason for wanting something done

   noun.attribute

   Examples

   For your sake.

   Died for the sake of his country.

   Synonyms interest

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice; usually served hot

   noun.food

   Synonyms rice beer saki

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. the purpose of achieving or obtaining

   noun.cognition

   Examples

   For the sake of argument.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. Final cause; end; purpose of obtaining; cause; motive; reason; interest; concern; account; regard or respect; -- used chiefly in such phrases as, <i>for the sake of</i>, <i>for his sake</i>, <i>for man's sake</i>, <i>for mercy's sake</i>, and the like; as, to commit crime for the <i>sake</i> of gain; to go abroad for the <i>sake</i> of one's health.

   noun

   Source: webster1913