dedicate

dedicate
[[t]de̱dɪkeɪt[/t]]
dedicates, dedicating, dedicated
1) VERB (approval) If you say that someone has dedicated themselves to something, you approve of the fact that they have decided to give a lot of time and effort to it because they think that it is important.

[V pron-refl to n/-ing] Back on the island, he dedicated himself to politics...

[V n to n/-ing] Bessie has dedicated her life to caring for others.

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Derived words:
dedicated ADJ-GRADED oft ADJ to n

He's quite dedicated to his students.

...a company staffed by capable and dedicated people.

dedication N-UNCOUNT oft N to n

We admire her courage, compassion and dedication to the cause of humanity, justice and peace...

To be successful takes hard work and dedication.

2) VERB If someone dedicates something such as a book, play, or piece of music to you, they mention your name, for example in the front of a book or when a piece of music is performed, as a way of showing affection or respect for you.

[V n to n] She dedicated her first album to Woody Allen, whom she says understands her obsession...

[V n to n] This book is dedicated to the memory of my mother.

3) VERB: usu passive If a building or church is dedicated to someone, a formal ceremony is held to show that the building will always be associated with them.

[be V-ed to n] The other day, in a little church near Brighton, a window was dedicated to the memory of the Revd. Michael Scott...

[V-ed to n] The church is dedicated to St Mary of Bec.

Derived words:
dedication N-UNCOUNT oft N of n

...the dedication of the Holocaust Museum...

Some 250 guests attended the dedication ceremony.


English dictionary. 2008.

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