sakes

6 definitions • 10 examples

in order to help or bring advantage to someone:

Please do it, for David's sake.

Their parents only stayed together for the sake of the children.

I hope for both our sakes that you're right!

because of, or for the purpose of something:

Let's not disagree for the sake of (= because of) a few dollars.

Let's say, just for the sake of argument/for argument's sake (= for the purpose of this discussion), that prices rise by three percent this year.

You're only arguing for the sake of arguing (= because you like arguing).

used to emphasize requests or orders when you are angry or have lost patience:

For goodness' sake don't let her know I told you!

a Japanese alcoholic drink made from rice and usually drunk warm

an advantage or benefit:

For his sake, I hope he has some protection.

She tried to look healthy, for her husband’s sake.

purpose or reason:

He is unwilling to oppose it just for the sake of opposing.