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sake

US /seɪk/

noun Target · B2 Đời sống hằng ngày

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 health
    with the purpose or intended recipient of the sake of health
  • Medium cooperate for the sake of the team
    to cooperate for the sake of the team, meaning to work together on a common enterprise of project
  • Hard pursue knowledge strictly for its own sake
    to 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 expedience
    to perform or carry out an activity regarding not sacrifice quality for the sake of expedience

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