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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 dedicating word
- verb with object dedicating to set apart and consecrate to a deity or to a sacred purpose: The ancient Greeks dedicated many shrines to Aphrodite. 1
- verb with object dedicating to devote wholly and earnestly, as to some person or purpose: He dedicated his life to fighting corruption. 1
- verb with object dedicating to offer formally (a book, piece of music, etc.) to a person, cause, or the like in testimony of affection or respect, as on a prefatory page. 1
- verb with object dedicating (loosely) to inscribe a personal signature on (a book, drawing, etc., that is one's own work), usually with a salutation addressing the recipient. 1
- verb with object dedicating to mark the official completion or opening of (a public building, monument, highway, etc.), usually by formal ceremonies. 1
- verb with object dedicating to set aside for or assign to a specific function, task, or purpose: The county health agency has dedicated one inspector to monitor conditions in nursing homes. 1
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Origin of dedicating
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 Dedicating
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dedicating 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.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
dedicating usage trend in Literature
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