Words Of Sacrifice

3 words in this vocabulary list

verb to give all or a large part of one's time or resources to a particular person, activity, or cause

  • She chose to devote her time and energy to the research project.
  • He decided to devote all his weekends to playing video games.
  • I'm going to devote my summer to chilling at the beach.
  • She was determined to devote her heart to helping those in need.

noun a person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs

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  • The martyr sacrificed their life for their beliefs.
  • She's always playing the martyr, acting like she's the only one who has it tough.
  • Don't be such a martyr about it, just deal with the situation.
  • She became a martyr for the cause, enduring criticism and ridicule for standing up for what she believed in.

noun an act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else

verb to give up something valued for the sake of something else

  • The soldier made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
  • She was willing to sacrifice her weekend to help out with the project.
  • I can't believe he sacrificed his new phone for a dare.
  • Sometimes you have to sacrifice short-term happiness for long-term success.