for the sake of appearances

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  • sake — sake1 /sayk/, n. 1. cause, account, interest, or benefit: for the sake of all students. 2. purpose or end: for the sake of appearances. [bef. 900; ME; OE sacu lawsuit, cause; c. G Sache thing, ON sok lawsuit; akin to SEEK] Syn. 1. regard,… …   Universalium

  • appearances — n. outward looks 1) to keep up appearances 2) outward appearances 3) by appearances (to judge by appearances) 4) for the lake of appearances 5) from, to all appearances (to all appearances, the matter is closed) * * * to all appearances (to all… …   Combinatory dictionary

  • sake — I. /seɪk / (say sayk) noun 1. cause, account, or interest: for my sake. –phrase 2. for the sake of, in order to uphold or maintain: for the sake of appearances. {Middle English; Old English sacu lawsuit, cause, related to German Sache thing,… …  

  • for show — 1. For the sake of outward appearances 2. To attract notice • • • Main Entry: ↑show * * * for the sake of appearance rather than for use * * * for show 1 : intended to be seen but not used or bought We re not supposed to eat the fruit on the… …   Useful english dictionary

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