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ded·i·cate
(dĕd′ĭ-kāt′)tr.v. ded·i·cat·ed, ded·i·cat·ing, ded·i·cates
1. To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate.
2. To set apart for a special use: dedicated their money to scientific research.
3. To commit (oneself) to a particular course of thought or action: dedicated ourselves to starting our own business. See Synonyms at devote.
4. To address or inscribe (a literary work, for example) to another as a mark of respect or affection.
5.
a. To open (a building, for example) to public use.
b. To show to the public for the first time: dedicate a monument.
[Middle English dedicaten, from Latin dēdicāre, dēdicāt- : dē-, de- + dicāre, to proclaim; see deik- in Indo-European roots.]
ded′i·ca′tor n.
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dedicate
(ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪt)vb (tr)
1. (often foll by to) to devote (oneself, one's time, etc) wholly to a special purpose or cause; commit wholeheartedly or unreservedly
2. (foll by to) to address or inscribe (a book, artistic performance, etc) to a person, cause, etc as a token of affection or respect
3. (Broadcasting) (foll by to) to request or play (a record) on radio for another person as a greeting
4. to assign or allocate to a particular project, function, etc
5. (Ecclesiastical Terms) to set apart for a deity or for sacred uses; consecrate
adj
an archaic word for dedicated
[C15: from Latin dēdicāre to announce, from dicāre to make known, variant of dīcere to say]
ˌdedicaˈtee n
ˈdediˌcator n
dedicatory, ˈdediˌcative adj
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ded•i•cate
(v. ˈdɛd ɪˌkeɪt; adj. -kɪt)v. -cat•ed, -cat•ing,
adj. v.t.
1. to set apart and consecrate to a deity or sacred purpose.
2. to devote wholly to some purpose or person: to dedicate one's life to public service.
3. to offer formally (a book, piece of music, etc.) to a person, cause, etc., as on a prefatory page, in testimony of affection or respect.
4. to mark the official opening of (a public building, highway, etc.), usu. by formal ceremonies.
5. to set aside for a specific purpose.
adj. 6. Archaic. dedicated.
[1375–1425; < Latin dēdicātus past participle of dēdicāre to declare, devote =dē- de- + dicāre to indicate, consecrate (see dictate)]
ded′i•ca`tor, n.
syn: See devote.
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dedicate
Past participle: dedicated
Gerund: dedicating
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| Verb | 1. | dedicate - give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; "She committed herself to the work of God"; "give one's talents to a good cause"; "consecrate your life to the church" vow, consecrate - dedicate to a deity by a vow give - offer in good faith; "He gave her his word" rededicate - dedicate anew; "They were asked to rededicate themselves to their country" apply, employ, use, utilise, utilize - put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose; "use your head!"; "we only use Spanish at home"; "I can't use this tool"; "Apply a magnetic field here"; "This thinking was applied to many projects"; "How do you utilize this tool?"; "I apply this rule to get good results"; "use the plastic bags to store the food"; "He doesn't know how to use a computer" sacrifice, give - endure the loss of; "He gave his life for his children"; "I gave two sons to the war" apply - apply oneself to; "Please apply yourself to your homework" |
| 2. | dedicate - open to public use, as of a highway, park, or building; "The Beauty Queen spends her time dedicating parks and nursing homes" inaugurate, kick off - commence officially | |
| 3. | dedicate - inscribe or address by way of compliment; "She dedicated her book to her parents" inscribe - address, (a work of literature) in a style less formal than a dedication | |
| 4. | dedicate - set apart to sacred uses with solemn rites, of a church |
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dedicate
verb
1. devote, give, apply, commit, concern, occupy, pledge, surrender, give over to He dedicated himself to politics.
3. consecrate, bless, sanctify, set apart, hallow, make sacred The church is dedicated to a saint.
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dedicate
verb1. To give over by or as if by vow to a higher purpose:
2. To devote (oneself or one's efforts):
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Translations
يُدَشِّن، يُخَصِّصُيُكَرِّسُ حَياتَه لِيُهْدي كِتابا، يُقَدِّمُ
věnovatzasvětit
dedikerehelligetilegnevie
dedikálszenteli magát
helga sigtileinka
atsidavimasdedikacijadedikuotipašvęsti
veltīt
posvetiti
adamakadına sunmakithaf etmek
dedicate
[ˈdedɪkeɪt] VT1. [+ book] → dedicar (to a) [+ church, monument] → dedicar, consagrar (to a) to dedicate one's life to sth/to doing sth → dedicar or consagrar su vida a algo/a hacer algo
to dedicate o.s. to sth/to doing sth → dedicarse or consagrarse a algo/a hacer algo
to dedicate o.s. to sth/to doing sth → dedicarse or consagrarse a algo/a hacer algo
2. (US) (= inaugurate) [+ official building] → inaugurar oficialmente
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
dedicate
[ˈdɛdɪkeɪt] vt (= give) [+ time] → consacrer; [+ funds] → allouer
to dedicate one's time to sth → consacrer son temps à qch
to dedicate one's life to doing sth → consacrer sa vie à faire qch
to dedicate o.s. to sth → se consacrer à qch
to dedicate one's time to sth → consacrer son temps à qch
to dedicate one's life to doing sth → consacrer sa vie à faire qch
to dedicate o.s. to sth → se consacrer à qch
[+ book, song] → dédier
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dedicate
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dedicate
[ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪt] vt → dedicare, consacrare; (book) → dedicareto dedicate one's life or o.s. to sth/to doing sth → dedicare la propria esistenza a qc/a fare qc
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dedicate
(ˈdedikeit) verb1. to give up wholly to; to devote to. He dedicated his life to good works.
2. to set apart, especially for a holy or sacred purpose. He decided to dedicate a chapel to his wife's memory.
3. (of an author etc) to state that (a book etc) is in honour of someone. He dedicated the book to his father; She dedicated that song to her friend.
ˈdedicated adjective spending a great deal of one's time and energy on a subject, one's job etc. She's a dedicated teacher; He is dedicated to music.
ˌdediˈcation noun1. the quality of being dedicated; the act of dedicating. dedication to duty; the dedication of the church.
2. the words dedicating a book to someone. We can put the dedication at the top of the page.
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dedicate
vt. dedicar.
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