sacrifice in Hindi हिन्दी
sacrifice in Kashmiri कॉशुर
sacrifice in Konkani कोंकणी
sacrifice in Marathi मराठी
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sacrifice in English
- sacrifice⇄expr. make the supreme sacrifice, to give one's life; die.
Ex. On Memorial Day we honor the men in our armed forces who made the supreme sacrifice for their country. - sacrifice⇄noun 1a. the act of offering to a god, especially for the purpose of propitiation or homage.
Ex. Sacrifices were invaluable features of early religions. By this method the relationships with the gods were renewed and strengthened (Emory S. Bogardus - sacrifice⇄sacrifice, noun, verb, -ficed,-ficing.
- sacrifice⇄v.i. 1. to offer or make a sacrifice.
2. (Baseball.) to make a sacrifice hit. - sacrifice⇄v.t. 1. to give or offer to a god.
Ex. They sacrificed oxen, sheep, and doves.
(SYN) immolate.
2a. to give up (something) for some higher advantage or dearer object.
Ex. A mother will sacrifice her life for her children.