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DEDICATE

(verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Dedicate.

How to pronounce dedicate:

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Dedicate - as a verb

Give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

Example: "She committed herself to the work of god"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
commit12consecrate14devote10give8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
apply12employ13use3utilise7utilize16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Open to public use, as of a highway, park, or building

Example: "The beauty queen spends her time dedicating parks and nursing homes"

Inscribe or address by way of compliment

Example: "She dedicated her book to her parents"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
give8render7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Set apart to sacred uses with solemn rites, of a church

Dedicate - as an adjective

Dedicated; set apart; devoted; consecrated.

Example Sentences

"She dedicated her life to helping others."
"He dedicated his book to his parents."
"They dedicated a monument to the fallen soldiers."
"We dedicate this performance to our beloved teacher."
"The artist dedicated the painting to his late wife."
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Word Game Points

Is DEDICATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dedicate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEDICATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is DEDICATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dedicate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEDICATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is DEDICATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dedicate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEDICATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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