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dedicate in French

dedicate in French is consacrer, vouer, destiner — dedicate means to commit oneself or one's time fully to a particular purpose or cause.

dedicate in French

consacrer
verb
(transitive) To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate.
vouer
verb
(transitive) To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate.
destiner
verb
(transitive) To set apart for a special use.
dédicacer
verb
(transitive) To set apart for a special use.
se consacrer
verb
(transitive) To commit (oneself) to a particular course of thought or action.
se dévouer
verb
(transitive) To commit (oneself) to a particular course of thought or action.
dédier
verb
(transitive) To address or inscribe (a literary work, for example) to another as a mark of respect or affection.
dédicacer
verb
(transitive) To address or inscribe (a literary work, for example) to another as a mark of respect or affection.
inaugurer
verb

What does "dedicate" mean?

  1. verb To commit oneself or one's time fully to a particular purpose or cause.
    "She dedicated her career to helping underprivileged children."
  2. verb To address or inscribe a creative work to someone as a mark of respect or affection.
    "The author dedicated her novel to her late grandmother."
  3. verb To formally open a building or set something apart for a special use, often with ceremony.
    "The new library wing was dedicated to the town's founder."

dedicate in a sentence

  • She dedicated her career to helping underprivileged children.
  • He dedicated every weekend to training for the marathon.
  • The author dedicated her novel to her late grandmother.
  • The new library wing was dedicated to the town's founder.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "dedicate" in French?

"dedicate" in French is consacrer, vouer, destiner. dedicate means: To commit oneself or one's time fully to a particular purpose or cause.

How do you use "dedicate" in a sentence?

Example: "She dedicated her career to helping underprivileged children." In French, "dedicate" is consacrer, vouer, destiner.

Are there other ways to say "dedicate" in French?

Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "dedicate": consacrer, vouer, destiner, dédicacer, se consacrer, se dévouer.

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