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Sacrifise

Definitions:

• Noun:
• 1. The act of giving up something valued or desired for the sake of something else.
• 2. A religious offering or surrendering of something to a higher power.
• Verb (transitive):
• 1. To willingly give up something valuable for a cause, belief, or another person.
• 2. To make an offering of something valuable as an act of devotion or worship.
• 3. To forfeit or surrender in order to gain something of greater value.

Sample Sentences:

• Noun:
• 1. His decision to leave his high-paying job was a sacrifise he made for a more fulfilling life.
• 2. The ancient tribe performed animal sacrifises to please their gods.
• Verb:
• 1. She sacrifised her weekend plans to help her friend move to a new apartment.
• 2. In many cultures, people sacrifise animals as an act of religious devotion.
• 3. They were willing to sacrifise their personal liberty to ensure the safety of their community.

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