dedicate
DEH-dih-kayt
Dedicate (verb) means to commit oneself or one's time fully to a particular purpose or cause. Example: “She dedicated her career to helping underprivileged children.”
verb
1
To commit oneself or one's time fully to a particular purpose or cause.
"She dedicated her career to helping underprivileged children."
"He dedicated every weekend to training for the marathon."
2
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
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."
How to use dedicate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo devote yourself, or something, fully to a purpose, person, or cause.
Common pairings
dedicate to a cause
dedicate a book
dedicate one's life
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Word forms
- Plural
- dedicates
- Third person singular
- dedicates
- Past tense
- dedicated
- Comparative
- more dedicate
- Superlative
- most dedicate
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Etymology
From Middle English dedicaten, from Latin dēdicātus, the past participle of dēdicāre ("to proclaim, dedicate").
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What does “dedicate” mean?
The word “dedicate” means to commit oneself or one's time fully to a particular purpose or cause. In plain terms, to devote yourself, or something, fully to a purpose, person, or cause.
How do you pronounce “dedicate”?
“Dedicate” is pronounced DEH-dih-kayt (/ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “dedicate” in a sentence?
Here is “dedicate” used in a sentence: “She dedicated her career to helping underprivileged children.”
What is another word for “dedicate”?
Words with a similar meaning to “dedicate” include behallow, hallow and earmark.
What part of speech is “dedicate”?
“Dedicate” is a verb.
Where does the word “dedicate” come from?
The word “dedicate” comes from Latin. From Middle English dedicaten, from Latin dēdicātus, the past participle of dēdicāre ("to proclaim, dedicate").
Is “dedicate” a common word?
“Dedicate” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “dedicate” have?
“Dedicate” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to commit oneself or one's time fully to a particular purpose or cause.
