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Results for sake

1. Final cause; end; purpose of obtaining; cause; motive; reason; interest; concern; account; regard or
respect; -- used chiefly in such phrases as, for the sake of, for his sake, for man's sake, for mercy's sake,
and the like; as, to commit crime for the sake of gain; to go abroad for the sake of one's health.

2. a traditional alcoholic drink of Japan. It is made from rice.




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account desideration guiding star nisus resolution
advantage desideratum idea objectives resolve
aim design ideal plan score
ambition desire inspiration point source
animus determination intendment principle spring
aspiration effect intent profit striving
basis fixed purpose intention project study
behalf function lodestar proposal ulterior motive
benefit gain mainspring prospectus view
calling goal matter purpose vocation
cause good meaning purposes welfare
consideration ground mind reason well-being
counsel guiding light motive reasons will