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посвяще́ние — meaning in English

posvyashcheniye

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English meaning

  • consecration noun The act or ceremony of consecrating; the state of being consecrated; dedication.
  • dedication noun Deep commitment and hard work devoted to a task, cause, or person.
  • devotion noun Strong love, loyalty, or commitment to a person, cause, or activity.
  • inscription noun Words carved, engraved, or otherwise permanently marked onto a surface such as stone, metal, or a monument.

Senses

посвяще́ние is used for these senses in English:

  • consecration The act or ceremony of consecrating; the state of being consecrated; dedication.
  • dedication (countable) A note addressed to a patron or friend, prefixed to a work of art as a token of respect, esteem, or affection.
  • devotion (uncountable) The act or state of devoting or being devoted.
  • inscription Words written in the front of a book as a dedication.

dedication — full definition

  1. noun Deep commitment and hard work devoted to a task, cause, or person.
  2. noun A short note in a book or artwork honouring someone, usually placed at the front.
  3. noun A formal ceremony marking the opening or completion of something.

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