sacrifice
noun
the offering of animal, plant, or human life or of some material possession to a deity, as in propitiation or homage.
will sacrifice
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future tenseof sacrifice.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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"There's not many people who will sacrifice themselves to help a loved one like that," she added.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
JD has logistics credibility, but its push raises questions about how much profit it will sacrifice for relevance in local services.
From Barron's ● May 23, 2026
I will sacrifice certain perks and certain luxuries for a more minimalist experience if that means I pay less money.
From Salon ● Nov. 12, 2023
“It’s about being community-oriented and not accepting anything that will sacrifice what we have here,” Medoff says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2022
"I will sacrifice myself for the people of earth," he said.
From "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" by Grace Lin
