dedicator

ded·i·cate

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [verb ded-i-keyt; adjective ded-i-kit]
- /verb ˈdɛd ɪˌkeɪt; adjective ˈdɛd ɪ kɪt/
- /ˈde.dɪk.eɪ.tə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [verb ded-i-keyt; adjective ded-i-kit]
- /verb ˈdɛd ɪˌkeɪt; adjective ˈdɛd ɪ kɪt/

Definitions of dedicator word

verb with object dedicator 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 dedicator to devote wholly and earnestly, as to some person or purpose: He dedicated his life to fighting corruption. 1
verb with object dedicator 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 dedicator (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 dedicator to mark the official completion or opening of (a public building, monument, highway, etc.), usually by formal ceremonies. 1
verb with object dedicator 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 dedicator

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 Dedicator

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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dedicator 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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