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- [verb ded-i-keyt; adjective ded-i-kit]
- /verb ˈdɛd ɪˌkeɪt; adjective ˈdɛd ɪ kɪt/
- /ˈded.ɪ.keɪt/
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- [verb ded-i-keyt; adjective ded-i-kit]
- /verb ˈdɛd ɪˌkeɪt; adjective ˈdɛd ɪ kɪt/
Definitions of dedicate word
- verb dedicate If you say that someone has dedicated themselves to something, you approve of the fact that they have decided to give a lot of time and effort to it because they think that it is important. 3
- verb dedicate If someone dedicates something such as a book, play, or piece of music to you, they mention your name, for example in the front of a book or when a piece of music is performed, as a way of showing affection or respect for you. 3
- verb dedicate If a building or church is dedicated to someone, a formal ceremony is held to show that the building will always be associated with them. 3
- verb dedicate to devote (oneself, one's time, etc) wholly to a special purpose or cause; commit wholeheartedly or unreservedly 3
- verb dedicate to address or inscribe (a book, artistic performance, etc) to a person, cause, etc as a token of affection or respect 3
- verb dedicate to request or play (a record) on radio for another person as a greeting 3
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Origin of dedicate
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English (v. and adj.) < Latin dēdicātus past participle of dēdicāre to declare, devote, equivalent to dē- de- + dicāre to indicate, consecrate, akin to dīcere to say, speak (see dictate)
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Parts of speech for Dedicate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dedicate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
dedicate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dedicate
verb dedicate
- apportion — When you apportion something such as blame, you decide how much of it different people deserve or should be given.
- give — to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow: to give a birthday present to someone.
- devote — If you devote yourself, your time, or your energy to something, you spend all or most of your time or energy on it.
- restrict — to confine or keep within limits, as of space, action, choice, intensity, or quantity.
- allot — If something is allotted to someone, it is given to them as their share.
Antonyms for dedicate
verb dedicate
- withhold — to hold back; restrain or check.
- refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
- misapply — to make a wrong application or use of.
- misuse — wrong or improper use; misapplication.
- alienate — If you alienate someone, you make them become unfriendly or unsympathetic towards you.
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