sacrifice for



sacrifice someone or something for someone or something

to forfeit someone or something for the sake of someone or something. Surely you won't sacrifice your dear wife for a silly twit like Francine! Would you sacrifice your bank account for a chance to go to Europe?
See also: sacrifice

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Arcadius-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Evaristoe-vah-REE-sto (Italian)Spanish, Italian, Portuguese
IngoING-go (German)German, Ancient Germanic
CadenKAY-dənEnglish (Modern)
Jockie-Scottish
Harriet['hæriət]