Cool MateMeaning of Dedicate
To set apart for a specific use or purpose.
In simple words: To commit something to a particular purpose or person.
Dedicate in a sentence
- She decided to dedicate her life to helping others.
- The book is dedicated to my parents.
- He dedicates his evenings to studying.
How to use Dedicate
Used when talking about giving time, effort, or resources to a cause or person. More common in formal contexts, like speeches or ceremonies.
Grammar pattern
dedicate + object + to + object
Memory hint
Think of 'dedicate' as 'de-icate' — imagine dedicating a cake at a special event.
Related words
Collocations with Dedicate
- dedicate time
- dedicate resources
- dedicate a book
- dedicate efforts
- dedicate a song
Opposites of Dedicate
- desecrate
- disregard
Common mistakes with Dedicate
- Confusing with 'devote', which has a similar but slightly different meaning.
- Omitting 'to' when stating the purpose or person.
- Incorrectly using the word in an informal context.
Dedicate appears in
Dedicate in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تخصيص
التزام بشيء لغرض أو شخص معين.
- Bengaliবাংলা
উৎসর্গ করা
কোনো কিছুকে একটি নির্দিষ্ট উদ্দেশ্য বা ব্যক্তির জন্য নিবেদন করা।
- GermanDeutsch
Widmen
Etwas einer bestimmten Sache oder Person widmen.
- SpanishEspañol
Dedicar
Comprometer algo a un propósito o persona en particular.
- Persianفارسی
وقف کردن، اختصاص دادن
متعهد کردن چیزی به یک هدف یا شخص خاص.
- FrenchFrançais
Dédicacer, consacrer
Engager quelque chose pour un but ou une personne particulière.
- Hindiहिन्दी
समर्पित करना
किसी चीज़ को किसी विशेष उद्देश्य या व्यक्ति के लिए प्रतिबद्ध करना।
- ItalianItaliano
Dedicare
Impegnarsi a fare qualcosa per una persona o uno scopo particolare.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Dedicar
Comprometer algo a um propósito ou pessoa em particular.
- RussianРусский
Посвятить
Посвятить что-то определенной цели или человеку.
- Urduاردو
مختص کرنا، وقف کرنا
کسی چیز کو کسی خاص مقصد یا شخص کے لیے وقف کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
奉献
把某物承诺给特定的目的或人。
More words like Dedicate
- Devote
- Commit
- AllocateC1
to give something officially to somebody/something for a particular purpose
- AssignB2
to give somebody something that they can use, or some work or responsibility
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
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Frequently asked questions about Dedicate
What does Dedicate mean?
To commit something to a particular purpose or person.
What is the definition of Dedicate?
To set apart for a specific use or purpose.
How do you use Dedicate in a sentence?
She decided to dedicate her life to helping others.
Can you give another example of Dedicate?
The book is dedicated to my parents.
What are synonyms for Dedicate?
Common alternatives include devote, commit, allocate, assign, dispense.
What is the opposite of Dedicate?
Opposite meanings include desecrate, disregard.
What words go with Dedicate?
It commonly pairs with dedicate time, dedicate resources, dedicate a book, dedicate efforts, dedicate a song.
What are common mistakes when using Dedicate?
Confusing with 'devote', which has a similar but slightly different meaning. Omitting 'to' when stating the purpose or person. Incorrectly using the word in an informal context.
How do you pronounce Dedicate?
US: //ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪt//, UK: //ˈdɛdɪkeɪt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Dedicate?
Used when talking about giving time, effort, or resources to a cause or person. More common in formal contexts, like speeches or ceremonies.
What CEFR level is Dedicate?
"Dedicate" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.