Sacrifice
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else regarded as more important or worthy. Can also refer to a religious offering to a deity.
“Her parents made many sacrifices to ensure she received a quality education.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈsækrɪfaɪs/
Syllables
sac·ri·fice
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Contains three instances of common letters C and I, plus valuable F
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points base; strong 9-letter word with valuable C and F
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