sake
US /seɪk/
Definition
a reason for wanting something done
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
For the sake of safety, please wear a helmet when entering the site.
Synonyms
- benefitfinancial assistance in time of need
- purposean anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
- advantagethe quality of having a superior or more favorable position
Collocations
- Easy for the sake of healthwith the purpose or intended recipient of the sake of health
- Medium cooperate for the sake of the teamto cooperate for the sake of the team, meaning to work together on a common enterprise of project
- Hard pursue knowledge strictly for its own saketo pursue knowledge strictly for its own sake, meaning to carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
- Very Hard do not sacrifice quality for the sake of expedienceto perform or carry out an activity regarding not sacrifice quality for the sake of expedience
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.