Dedicate: meaning, definitions and examples

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dedicate

 

[ หˆdษ›dษชหŒkeษชt ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

to someone

To devote or commit oneself to a particular purpose or cause. To set aside for a specific purpose. To inscribe or address a work of art, literature, etc., to someone as a sign of affection or admiration.

Synonyms

allocate, commit, devote

Examples of usage

  • He dedicated his life to helping others.
  • She dedicated a song to her mother during the concert.
  • The author dedicated the book to her loyal readers.
Context #2 | Noun

to a book

A short, formal statement at the beginning of a book or poem, typically dedicating it to a person or cause.

Synonyms

commemoration, inscription

Examples of usage

  • The dedication at the beginning of the novel was heartfelt.
  • She wrote a dedication to her mentor in her latest book.

Translations

Translations of the word "dedicate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dedicar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเคฐเฅเคชเคฟเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ (samarpit karna)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช widmen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mendedikasikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธัะฒัั‡ัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dedykowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆงใ’ใ‚‹ (sasageru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉdier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dedicar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท adamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ—Œ์‹ ํ•˜๋‹ค (heonsin-hada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠูƒุฑุณ (yukurris)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vฤ›novat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ venovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅ‰็Œฎ (fรจngxiร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ posvetiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tileinka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ะฝะฐัƒ (arnau)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ”แƒซแƒฆแƒ•แƒœแƒ (miedzghvna)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™sr etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dedicar

Etymology

The word 'dedicate' originated from the Latin word 'dedicare', which means 'to consecrate'. It has been used in English since the 15th century. The concept of dedication has been present in various cultures and religions throughout history, often associated with offering something to a higher power or showing commitment to a cause. In modern usage, 'dedicate' is commonly used to express commitment, devotion, or admiration towards a person, cause, or work of art.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,790, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.