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Is the word give up a synonym for sacrified?

No, "give up" and "sacrificed" are not synonyms. They have different meanings and connotations.

Give up means to stop trying or attempting something. It implies a sense of defeat or resignation.

Sacrificed means to give up something valuable for the sake of something else. It implies a sense of loss, but also a sense of dedication or commitment to a higher purpose.

Here's an example:

* Give up: "I gave up on my diet after a week." (Implies quitting due to difficulty)

* Sacrificed: "She sacrificed her career to raise her children." (Implies giving up something important for a greater good)

While both words involve relinquishing something, the motivations and implications are quite different.

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