sacrifice
noun
the offering of animal, plant, or human life or of some material possession to a deity, as in propitiation or homage.
sacrifices
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pluralof sacrifice.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof sacrifice (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
sacrificenounthe offering of animal, plant, or human life or of some material possession to a deity, as in propitiation or homage.
Example Sentences
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King Durin III sacrifices himself to a fiery monster in the Season 2 finale of ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.’
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
"We are not afraid. We have strength, we have courage, and we are willing to make sacrifices," Prabowo said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
“I had to think about what sacrifices I am willing to make to book my trip home,” said Minkema, a 35-year-old who lives in Austin.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
In 2012, researchers uncovered the first undisturbed elite Wari tomb, containing the remains of 58 high-status women, six human sacrifices, and approximately 1,300 artifacts.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026
No country sacrifices its men without reason, and certainly not in the interests of another, and England is no exception.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
