❤️sake

noun
/seɪk/

Meaning

for the purpose or reason of something
purpose or reason for doing something; benefit or interest

Example Sentences

He did it for the sake of his family.

She worked overtime for the sake of her family's future.

Example Expressions

for the sake of

Synonyms

purpose, reason, benefit, interest, welfare
Entry 1
purpose, reason, benefit, interest
Entry 2
purpose, benefit, interest, welfare

Antonyms

hindrance, obstacle, disadvantage, detriment, harm, loss
Entry 1
hindrance, obstacle, disadvantage
Entry 2
detriment, harm, disadvantage, loss

Collocations

for the sake of, for the sake of love, for the sake of peace, heaven's sake, goodness sake
Entry 1
for the sake of, for the sake of love, for the sake of peace
Entry 2
for the sake of, heaven's sake, goodness sake

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