Pronunciation: /ˈsæk.rə.faɪs/
noun an act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else
A1 She made a sacrifice by giving up her dessert to help her friend.
A2 The soldiers made many sacrifices to protect their country.
B1 Parents often make sacrifices for their children's future.
B2 The sacrifice of time and effort was worth it in the end.
C1 The sacrifice of personal ambitions for the greater good is a noble act.
C2 The sacrifice of one's own happiness for the happiness of others is a selfless act.
verb to give up something valued for the sake of something else
A1 She sacrificed her lunch to help her friend.
A2 He sacrificed his free time to volunteer at the shelter.
B1 They sacrificed their savings to start their own business.
B2 The soldiers sacrificed their lives for their country.
C1 She sacrificed her career for the sake of her family.
C2 The activists sacrificed their freedom for the cause they believed in.
formal The soldier made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
informal She was willing to sacrifice her weekend to help out with the project.
slang I can't believe he sacrificed his new phone for a dare.
figurative Sometimes you have to sacrifice short-term happiness for long-term success.
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