Dedicating: meaning, definitions and examples

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dedicating

 

[ ˈdɛdɪkeɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

giving time

Dedicating refers to the act of committing oneself to a particular task, purpose, or person. It involves putting in time, effort, and resources towards an activity or belief. When someone dedicates something, they often do so with a sense of reverence or intention, indicating that what they are dedicating is of great importance to them. Dedicating can apply to various contexts, such as dedicating a book to someone, dedicating oneself to charity work, or dedicating time for personal development.

Synonyms

allotting, committing, consecrating, devoting

Examples of usage

  • She is dedicating her life to environmental activism.
  • He dedicated his latest novel to his late grandmother.
  • They are dedicating every Saturday to community service.

Translations

Translations of the word "dedicating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dedicação

🇮🇳 समर्पण

🇩🇪 Widmung

🇮🇩 pengabdian

🇺🇦 присвята

🇵🇱 poświęcenie

🇯🇵 献身

🇫🇷 dévotion

🇪🇸 dedicación

🇹🇷 adama

🇰🇷 헌신

🇸🇦 تكريس

🇨🇿 věnování

🇸🇰 venovanie

🇨🇳 奉献

🇸🇮 posvečenje

🇮🇸 eignun

🇰🇿 арнау

🇬🇪 მხარდაჭერა

🇦🇿 həsr

🇲🇽 dedicación

Etymology

The word 'dedicate' comes from the Latin dedicationem, which means 'a setting aside.' It is derived from the verb dedicare, which means 'to consecrate' or 'to devote.' The concept has roots in ancient practices where something significant would be dedicated to a deity or held in honor. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass the act of committing oneself to a cause or purpose. The usage of 'dedicate' in English can be traced back to the 15th century, and it has maintained a steady presence in the language, often used in literary, religious, and personal contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,362, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.