Sake

Meaning

purpose or reason for doing something; benefit or interest

for the purpose or reason of something

Example Sentences

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

He did it for the sake of his family.

Example Expressions

for the sake of

Synonyms

purpose, benefit, interest, welfare, reason

Entry 1

purpose, benefit, interest, welfare

Entry 2

purpose, reason, benefit, interest

Antonyms

detriment, harm, disadvantage, loss, hindrance, obstacle

Entry 1

detriment, harm, disadvantage, loss

Entry 2

hindrance, obstacle, disadvantage

Collocations

for the sake of, heaven's sake, goodness sake, for the sake of love, for the sake of peace

Entry 1

for the sake of, heaven's sake, goodness sake

Entry 2

for the sake of, for the sake of love, for the sake of peace