sacrifice

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of giving up something, especially for a noble cause.

  - "He sacrificed his time to help the needy."
  - "The soldiers sacrificed their lives for their country."

• Noun

  Something given up, typically a valuable or pleasurable thing.

  - "The loss of his job was a great sacrifice."
  - "Her sacrifice for her family was admirable."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsækɹɪfaɪs/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

Molochize , at a loss , sell

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sacrifice
grace , pace , chace , space

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Variants

List of all variants of sacrifice that leads to same result
sacrifice , sacrifices , sacrificed , sacrificer , sacrificers , sacrificing , sacrifice bunt , sacrifice bunts , sacrifice hit , sacrifice hits , sacrifice flies , sacrifice fly , sacrifice her life , sacrifice his life , sacrifice one's life , sacrifice their life , self-sacrifice , self-sacrifices , make the final sacrifice , make the final/supreme/ultimate sacrifice , make the supreme sacrifice , make the ultimate sacrifice , give her life , give his life , give one's life , give their life , give/sacrifice one's life

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Forms

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sacrifices, sacrificed, sacrificing

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Etymology

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From Old French sacrifice, from Latin sacrificium ‘act of sacrificing’, from sacrificare ‘make sacred’.

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Trivia

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1. In ancient Rome, humans were occasionally sacrificed as part of religious rituals.

2. The term 'sacrifice fly' in baseball refers to a situation where a batter hits a fly ball that allows a runner to score from third base, resulting in an RBI for the batter but an out for the team.

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Related Concepts

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1. Offering: An object given to a deity or as a mark of respect or devotion.

2. Atonement: The action of making amends for a mistake or wrong.

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Culture

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Sacrifice has been a significant concept throughout history and various cultures. In many religions, sacrifice is an act of worship, often involving the offering of animals or other valuable items. In literature, sacrifice is a common theme, often portraying selflessness and heroism. In art, sacrifice is depicted in various forms, from religious paintings to modern sculptures.

How to Memorize "sacrifice"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of giving something up, such as an object or time, for a greater cause. Imagine the feeling of letting go and the positive impact it has.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word sacrifice with selflessness, heroism, and giving. Think of people who have made great sacrifices for others or for a noble cause.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sacrifice Saves' to remember the meaning of the word. The 'S' stands for 'Selfless', 'A' for 'Act', 'C' for 'Completely', 'R' for 'Relinquish', 'I' for 'Important', and 'F' for 'Forfeit'.

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