verb
- past tense of sacrifice; gave up something valued for the sake of something else considered more important
- past tense of sacrifice; offered something to a deity as part of a religious ceremony
Usage: religious context
Examples
- She sacrificed her free time to help her elderly neighbor.
- The parents sacrificed their vacation to pay for their child’s education.
- He sacrificed his knight to protect his king in the chess game.
- The ancient priests sacrificed animals to honor their gods.
- Many soldiers sacrificed their lives for their country.
- She sacrificed her career ambitions to raise her children.
- The team captain sacrificed personal glory for the team’s success.