dedicate

The word “dedicate” has 3 syllables: ded-i-cate

It's pronounced as /ˈdɛdəˌkeɪt/

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In the thesaurus, “dedicate” has 34 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for dedicate along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for dedicate

Antonyms for dedicate

alienate
desecrate
hold
ignore
keep
misapply
misuse
neglect
refuse
steal
take
withhold

Meanings of dedicate

verb
1. To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate.
2. To set apart for a special use.
3. To commit (oneself) to a particular course of thought or action.
4. To address or inscribe (a literary work, for example) to another as a mark of respect or affection.
5. To open (a building, for example) to public use.
6. To show to the public for the first time.
adjective
1. Dedicated; set apart; devoted; consecrated.

Example Sentences

She decided to dedicate her life to helping others through charity work.
The author chose to dedicate the book to her parents.
They will dedicate the new community center next week.
He plans to dedicate more time to practicing the piano.
The team will dedicate their victory to their coach.

On this page you'll find 46 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to dedicate, such as: address, alienate, allocate, allot, anoint, apply, apportion.

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