sacrificed

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of killing an animal or person, typically for religious or ritual reasons.

  - "The ancient civilization sacrificed animals to their gods."
  - "The priest sacrificed a goat to appease the angry spirits."

• Verb

  To give up or surrender something, especially for the sake of something else.

  - "He sacrificed his career for his family."
  - "She sacrificed her happiness for her children's future."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsækɹɪfaɪst/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

Molochize , at a loss , sell

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sacrificed
graves , caves , maves , raves , aves

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Variants

List of all variants of sacrificed that leads to same result
sacrifice , sacrificed , sacrificer , sacrificers , sacrifices , sacrificing

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French sacrificier, from Latin sacrificium 'act of sacrificing'.

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Trivia

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1. The ancient Romans believed that every household should sacrifice a pig to Jupiter once a year.

2. In Hinduism, sacrifices were made to the gods using fruits, flowers, and grains.

3. The Aztecs were known for their human sacrifices, which were believed to appease their gods and ensure the continuation of the world.

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Related Concepts

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1. Offering: An object, usually of value, given to a deity or as an act of devotion.

2. Sacrificial lamb: A person or thing that is sacrificed to save others or to achieve a goal.

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Culture

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In various religions and cultures, sacrifices have been made to appease gods, to ensure good harvests, to ask for protection, or to atone for sins. Sacrifices have also been a part of many literary works, such as the Iliad and the Odyssey, and have been depicted in art and music throughout history.

How to Memorize "sacrificed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of killing an animal for religious reasons. Imagine the scene, the sounds, the smells, and the emotions involved.
   - Visualize sacrificing something important for the greater good. Imagine the sacrifice and the positive outcome.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sacrifice' with the act of giving up something valuable for a greater cause.
   - Associate the word 'sacrifice' with religious rituals and offerings to gods.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sacrifice Something Valuable' to remember the meaning of the word.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Sacrifice For The Greater Good' to remember the meaning of the word.

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