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
Garnett['ga:nit]
LinnLINSwedish, Norwegian
Nikol-Czech, Bulgarian
Adlington['ædliŋtən]
Egino-Ancient Germanic
Amaliaah-MAH-lee-ah (Dutch, German)Spanish, Italian, Romanian, Dutch, German, Ancient Germanic (Latinized)