sakes

[US]/seɪks/
[UK]/seɪks/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.reasons or motives; Japanese rice wine; purposes

Phrases & Collocations

for goodness sakes

for heaven's sakes

for pete's sakes

for christ's sakes

for mercy's sakes

for love's sakes

for sanity's sakes

for heaven's sake

Example Sentences

for heaven's sake, please be careful!

for the sake of clarity, let me explain again.

she did it for her children's sake.

he sacrificed his career for love's sake.

let's do it for the sake of friendship.

for the sake of your health, you should quit smoking.

they made a compromise for the sake of peace.

for goodness' sake, stop arguing!

she changed her plans for his sake.

don't worry for my sake; i'm fine.

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