"Sacrific" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Sacrific" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Sacrific" Meaning

Sacrific:

1. To give up something valued in order to gain something more important or to avoid a greater loss.
Example: The doctor was willing to sacrifice a part of her income to support her family.
2. To kill (an animal) to obtain its flesh for food or to appease a deity.
Example: The ritual sacrifice of a pig was performed as part of the ancient ceremony.
3. (often biblical) To sacrifice oneself for a sacred or noble cause.
Example: Jesus was said to have sacrificed himself for the sins of humanity.
4. To surrender or yield something, especially one's own advantage or comfort.
Example: He sacrificed his own happiness for the sake of his children.

In a broader sense, sacrifice can also refer to:

A thing or person that is used as a substitute for something else, such as a goat as a sacrifice for atonement.
An act or instance of giving something up.
A feeling of giving up or giving away something valuable.
A tribute or offering, especially one that is made in memory of a person or event.

Synonyms: give up, relinquish, surrender, yield, offer up, dedicate, consecrate.

"Sacrific" Examples

Usage Examples for "Sacrifice"


Sacrifice is often used to reference the act of giving up something valuable or essential in order to achieve a greater good.
"She sacrificed her comfortable lifestyle to pursue a career in social work."
It can also signify the act of killing or offering an animal for religious purposes.
"They drove their bull to the field to make a sacrifice to the gods."
Figurative expressions involving sacrifice might invoke strong emotions.
Christians celebrate the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
You might use the word to describe personal and selfless acts taken for the benefit of others.
"His sacrifice during the war was truly heroic, and everyone respects him for it."
Ultimately, the term sacrifice is deeply subjective, with individual definitions influenced by their beliefs and values.

"Sacrific" Similar Words

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A sacrarium is a part of a church specifically designed to hold reserved hosts that have been consecrated in the Eucharist but no longer edible, i.e., those that are about to be disposed of because they are old. It was generally located in the cathedral or major church or attached to the altar itself in those places.

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In a way that is considered morally or holily divine; deeply revered or venerated. <br><br>Example: "He lived a life sacredly devoted to helping others."

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