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Third Person
sacrifices
Present Participle
sacrificing
Past Tense
sacrificed
Past Participle
sacrificed
1
to give up something of value for the sake of something else
- Parents often sacrifice personal time to ensure the well-being and happiness of their children.
- Soldiers may sacrifice their lives to defend their country and its principles.
- Many entrepreneurs sacrifice immediate financial comfort for the long-term success of their ventures.
- Individuals may sacrifice certain luxuries to save money for important life goals.
- Environmental activists often sacrifice personal convenience to reduce their ecological footprint.
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2
to destroy or kill, especially for a specific purpose such as a test or experiment
transitive
- The researchers sacrificed the lab rats to analyze the effects of the new medication.
- The scientist carefully sacrificed the specimen to preserve it for study.
- Ethical concerns arose when the team sacrificed animals for unnecessary experiments.
- The study required sacrificing small mammals to test tissue regeneration methods.
- To gain accurate results, the team sacrificed one sample group during the testing phase.
3
to kill an animal or person as a religious act
transitive
- The ancient Mayans would sacrifice animals to their gods during important rituals.
- In some cultures, priests would sacrifice goats to honor their deities.
- The ritual required the high priest to sacrifice a lamb on the altar.
- He felt conflicted about sacrificing a part of his harvest as an offering to the spirits.
- The tribe believed that sacrificing a warrior would ensure victory in battle.
4
to sell something for less than its original cost or value
transitive
- They had to sacrifice the old inventory to make room for new items.
- The store sacrificed several products to clear out excess stock.
- He decided to sacrifice his artwork to attract buyers.
- The company sacrificed some assets to improve cash flow.
- She sacrificed her designer clothes for a fraction of their value.