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Vocabulary Entry
sake
|noun • noun • verb
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N
noun
A Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice.
Example Sentences
"She served the guests warm sake during the dinner."
"Sake tasting has become a popular activity among tourists in Japan."
"He prefers sake over beer when dining out."
N
noun
A purpose or reason for doing something.
Example Sentences
"For the sake of clarity, please explain your point again."
"He only agreed to help for her sake."
"They moved to the countryside for the sake of their children's health."
V
verb
To make a sacrifice or effort in the interest of something or someone.
Example Sentences
"He sakes his own wishes for the happiness of his family."
"She sakes her weekends to volunteer at the local shelter."
"They vowed to sake their comfort for the sake of progress."