sacrifice
nounUK /ˈsæk.rɪ.faɪs/
US /ˈsæk.rə.faɪs/
Giving up something you want to help someone else.
She made a sacrifice by giving her lunch to her hungry friend.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of killing an animal or person as an offering to a god.
In ancient times, people made sacrifices to ask the gods for rain.
3. In baseball, a hit that lets a teammate score even though the batter is out.
He hit a sacrifice fly to bring the runner home.
4. To give up something valuable for a good reason.
He sacrificed his free time to help his little sister with homework.