dedicate

Meanings

• Verb

  To set apart for a particular person, purpose, or use.

  - "The park was dedicated to the memory of fallen soldiers."
  - "The new wing of the hospital was dedicated to cancer research."
  - "The mayor dedicated a tree to the victims of the fire."

• Verb

  To make a solemn promise or commitment to.

  - "I will dedicate my life to helping others."
  - "She dedicated herself to her studies."
  - "He dedicated his career to the advancement of technology."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

devote , allocate , earmark , behallow , hallow

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dedicate
create , dedicate , fate , great , hate , mate , plate , rate , state

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Variants

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dedicate , dedicated , dedicates , dedicating , dedicator , dedicators , dedicate to , dedicated to , dedicates to , dedicating to

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Forms

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dedicated, dedicating, dedicates, dedication

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Etymology

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From Old French 'dededier' meaning 'to consecrate, to devote'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dedicate' comes from the Latin word 'dedicare', which means 'to make sacred or to make known'.

2. The first known use of the word 'dedicate' in English was in the 14th century.

3. In ancient Rome, temples and buildings were dedicated to the gods before they were used.

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Related Concepts

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1. Consecrate: To set apart for a sacred or religious purpose.

2. Devote: To give one's time, energy, or resources to a particular activity or person.

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Culture

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In literature, 'dedicate' has been used to express commitment, devotion, and honor. In art, it can refer to the act of creating a work in memory or tribute of someone or something.

How to Memorize "dedicate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize dedicating an object or space to a cause or person. Imagine the act of setting it apart and making a commitment.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dedicate' with commitment, devotion, and setting something apart.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dedicate: Devote, Dedication, Set Aside, Commit'

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