Definitions

1. noun

the act of giving up something valuable or important for the benefit of others; a thing given up in order to achieve a greater goal

“The soldier made a great sacrifice to save his comrades during the war.”

2. verb

to give up something valuable or important, especially in order to achieve a greater goal

“She sacrificed her free time to pursue her career ambitions.”

3. noun

a thing or person that is given up or destroyed for the benefit of others

“The animal was considered a sacrifice to ensure the tribe’s prosperity.”

4. verb

to offer or consecrate something to a deity or a higher purpose

“The priest sacrificed a sheep to appease the gods.”