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ded·i·cate
 dedicate
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- pronunciation:
- de
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- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
dedicates, dedicating, dedicated |
| definition 1: |
When people dedicate something like time or money, they set it apart for a special use or purpose.
Leo's dad dedicates a lot of time to his garden.This money is dedicated to improving the city bus system.- synonyms:
- devote
- similar words:
- pledge
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| definition 2: |
When you dedicate yourself or your life to something, you give a lot of your time and effort to that thing because you feel it is important and you care about it very much.
Milo's coach said that if Milo dedicated himself to swimming, he could be a champion.That very kind woman dedicates her life to helping others.- synonyms:
- devote
- similar words:
- commit, give, offer
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| definition 3: |
When someone dedicates something like a monument or building to a person or a group of people, they state that this thing stands in honor of this person or group. They show that their name will always be attached to that monument or building so that people will remember them.
The mayor dedicated the monument to the town's heroes.Our school building is dedicated to the person who started our school. |
| related words: |
resolve |
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| derivation: |
dedicator (n.) |
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