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sacrifice

Definition

  • noun: the act of giving up something that you want to keep especially in order to get or do something else or to help someone
  • noun: an act of offering to a deity something precious
  • verb: to give up (something that you want to keep) especially in order to get or do something else or to help someone
  • verb: to offer as a sacrifice
  • usually used as '(be) sacrificed'

Examples

  • We should honor the courage and 'self-sacrifice' of the brave soldiers who died for our country.

  • He provided help to the city's homeless people 'at great personal sacrifice' (to himself).

  • He made many personal 'sacrifices' to provide help to the city's homeless people.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - No, no! - I got you. - Evelyn. No. Evelyn. Oh, my God. God honors sacrifice. And our sacrifices touch God's heart and move his hand. Jesus said, "This is my commandment. That you love one another as I have loved you. (..)
    2014 Annabelle
  • (..) How did you end up with it? It was a gift from my mom, for my birthday. I don't know where she got it... but we are beyond terrified. God honors sacrifice. And our sacrifices touch God's heart and move his hand. Jesus said, "This is my commandment. That you love one another as I have loved you. (..)
    2014 Annabelle