Meaning of the word sacrifice in English
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sacrifice
US /ˈsæk.rə.faɪs/
UK /ˈsæk.rə.faɪs/
Noun
1.
an act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else regarded as more important or worthy
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Parents often make great sacrifices for their children's future.
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He made a personal sacrifice to help his friend.
2.
the act of slaughtering an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity
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Ancient civilizations often performed animal sacrifices to appease their gods.
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The priest prepared the sacrifice for the ritual.
Verb
1.
give up (something valued) for the sake of something else regarded as more important or worthy
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She had to sacrifice her career for her family.
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He decided to sacrifice his free time to volunteer.
2.
offer or kill as a religious sacrifice
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They would sacrifice a lamb during the ancient ritual.
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The high priest was tasked to sacrifice the offerings.
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