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sacrifices

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsækɹəˌfaɪsɪz// UK //sˈækɹɪfˌaɪsɪz// sac·ri·fices

n. the act of giving up something important to help someone else or to reach a goal. You make a sacrifice when you choose to lose something valuable for a better reason.

n. the act of surrendering a valued possession or interest for the sake of a higher priority or another person. Often refers to the loss of time, money, or personal comfort.


SIMPLE

Parents often make many sacrifices for their children.

CONTEXTUAL

The athlete made significant personal sacrifices, including a strict diet and no social life, to win the gold medal.

COMPLEX

The treaty required painful economic sacrifices from both nations, yet it was ultimately seen as the only viable path toward a lasting regional peace.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used with the verb 'make' ('to make a sacrifice').

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