sacrificed
v.v. to give up something important to get something else or to help someone. You do this when you decide that one thing is more valuable than another.
v. to give up something valued for the sake of other considerations or to benefit another person. Often implies a conscious choice between two competing priorities.
She sacrificed her weekend to finish the project.
Many parents have sacrificed their own hobbies to ensure their children can attend the best schools.
The architect sacrificed some of the building's aesthetic flair to ensure it met the strict environmental standards required for modern urban certification.
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.
He sacrificed for his career his health.He sacrificed his health for his career.The direct object (the thing given up) should immediately follow the verb before the prepositional phrase.