sacrifice
noun/ˈsækrɪfaɪs/
Frequency rank: #2,868 most common English word
Meaning
To give up something valuable for the sake of something else; such an act.
Example sentence
In order to achieve her dreams, she was willing to make any sacrifice needed.
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