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ded·i·cate
 dedicate
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- pronunciation:
- de
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- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
dedicates, dedicating, dedicated |
| definition 1: |
to set apart or declare to be for a special use or purpose, as a worthy cause, public benefit, or sacred activities.
These funds are dedicated to improving the transportation system.We all must dedicate some time and effort to solving this problem.All the profits are dedicated to medical research.- synonyms:
- devote
- similar words:
- appropriate, consecrate, destine, pledge
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| definition 2: |
to devote (oneself or one's life) to a particular person, cause, or course of action.
He will have to dedicate himself to his studies if he wants to go to medical school.She dedicated her life to helping others.- synonyms:
- consecrate, devote
- similar words:
- apply, commit, give, offer
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| definition 3: |
to address or inscribe (a book or the like) to a particular person as a token of affection or respect.
I would like to dedicate this song to my lovely wife.- similar words:
- inscribe
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| definition 4: |
to declare (a monument, new building, special event, or act) to be in honor of a person or deity.
They dedicated the new library to the founder of the university.The prime minister dedicated the war memorial to the soldiers who died in World War I.They dedicated their sacrifice to the goddess. |
| definition 5: |
to formally declare open or to be ready for public viewing.
In a brief ceremony this morning, the mayor dedicated the new city museum, after which the doors officially opened to the public. |
| related words: |
apply, bless, christen, inaugurate, resolve, turn, wed |
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| derivation: |
dedicator (n.) |
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