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sacrifice (Noun, Verb)

Sacrifice (noun) refers to the act of giving up something valued or desired for the sake of something else considered more important or worthy. As a verb, it means to give up or surrender something in this manner, often with a sense of personal cost or selflessness.

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Think of 'SACK-RIFICE'. You put something you love in a SACK and throw it into a RICE field to help someone else. The 'S...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

I sacrificed my wallet on the bus. → I lost my wallet on the bus.

He sacrificed to his children. → He sacrificed for his children.

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