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sake

[seyk] / seɪk /
NOUN
benefit, gain
Synonyms
STRONGEST
well-being
STRONG
account advantage behalf consideration good interest profit regard respect welfare
Antonyms
STRONG
disadvantage disregard disrespect loss neglect
WEAK
detriment
NOUN
reason, objective
Synonyms
STRONGEST
purpose
STRONG
aim cause consequence end motive principle score
WEAK
final cause

Example Sentences

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Sure, for the sake of argument, why not.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

It’s positively demented, but it’s not insanity for insanity’s sake.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

For comparison’s sake, the International Space Station is about 250 miles away.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Evan Bernick: Justice Barrett likes to show why history supports a rule that makes sense rather than doing history just for the sake of history.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Being a troublemaker had been fun, but she’d never done it for the sake of being difficult.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti