verb Download 🔗Share To offer (something) as a gift to a deity. Examples : "The villagers were sacrificing a goat to the rain god, hoping for a bountiful harvest. " religion ritual theology mythology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To give away (something valuable) to get at least a possibility of gaining something else of value (such as self-respect, trust, love, freedom, prosperity), or to avoid an even greater loss. Examples : "Venison has many advantages over meat from factory farms, although it still requires a hunter to sacrifice the life of a deer." value moral philosophy religion society action character Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To trade (a value of higher worth) for something of lesser worth in order to gain something else valued more, such as an ally or business relationship, or to avoid an even greater loss; to sell without profit to gain something other than money. Examples : ""She was sacrificing her free time by volunteering at the animal shelter because she valued helping animals more than relaxing." " value business economy moral philosophy religion Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To intentionally give up (a piece) in order to improve one’s position on the board. Examples : "The chess player was sacrificing a pawn, hoping to open a path for his queen to attack. " game sport position Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To advance (a runner on base) by batting the ball so it can be caught or fielded, placing the batter out, but with insufficient time to put the runner out. Examples : "The batter was sacrificing, hitting a soft ground ball to the shortstop so the runner on first base could advance to second. " sport action game Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To sell at a price less than the cost or actual value. Examples : "The farmer was sacrificing his tomatoes, selling them for $0.50 each even though they cost him $1.00 to grow. " business economy commerce finance value Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To destroy; to kill. Examples : "The ancient tribe was sacrificing animals to appease the gods. " ritual religion mythology theology action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
