sacrifice
Translation
sacrifice, offering
Examples
They made a sacrifice to the gods.
They made a sacrifice to the gods.
Her parents made many sacrifices for her.
Her parents made many sacrifices for her.
Success requires hard work and sacrifice.
Success requires hard work and sacrifice.
Grammar Patterns
to make a sacrifice ((for sth./sb.)) - to give sth. up for a reason Her parents made many sacrifices for her.
a sacrifice ((of sth.)) - the act of giving sth. up It was a sacrifice of his free time.
Similar Words
Synonyms: offering, surrender, loss
Etymology
From Latin 'sacrificium', from 'sacer' (sacred) + 'facere' (to make). It literally means 'to make sacred'.
Memory Tips
Remember the origin 'to make sacred'. You give something up to make a situation or cause sacred or holy.