what does dedicate mean?
DEDICATE as VERB
- Meaning
- set apart to sacred uses with solemn rites, of a church
Hypernyms(s) dedicate is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Derived(s)
- Meaning
- inscribe or address by way of compliment
Usage Example(s)
- She dedicated her book to her parents
Hypernyms(s) dedicate is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- She committed herself to the work of God
- give one’’s talents to a good cause
- consecrate your life to the church
Hypernyms(s) dedicate is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- open to public use, as of a highway, park, or building
Usage Example(s)
- The Beauty Queen spends her time dedicating parks and nursing homes
Hypernyms(s) dedicate is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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