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dedicate

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

It's pronounced as /ˈdɛdəˌkeɪt/

What is synonym and antonym for dedicate?

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

  • address
  • allocate
  • allot
  • anoint
  • apply
  • apportion
  • appropriate
  • assign
  • bestow
  • bless
  • commit
  • confide
  • consecrate
  • consign
  • devote
  • earmark
  • employ
  • entrust
  • give
  • give over to
  • hallow
  • inscribe
  • intrust
  • offer
  • pledge
  • reserve
  • restrict
  • sanctify
  • save
  • set apart
  • set aside
  • set by
  • surrender
  • use

Antonyms for dedicate

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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