Sacrifice

usgb/ˈsækrɪfaɪs/
noun

An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else regarded as more important or worthy.

We had to make serious sacrifices to fund our kids' education.
Visual representation of "sacrifice" - An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else regarded as more important or worthy.

Often appears as...

  • make sacrifices
  • personal sacrifice
Definition 1 of 5
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Value Judgment

Used when something precious is given up, showing that something else is considered more vital

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She sacrificed her social life to become the top student.
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Emotionally Charged

Often conveys a sense of struggle or regret alongside the decision to give something up.

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The entrepreneur's sacrifice of sleep was driven by his passion for the project.
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