ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Dedication

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Dedication is a noun meaning (uncountable) The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated.

Meaning

(uncountable) The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated.

More Meanings

  1. (countable) A note addressed to a patron or friend, prefixed to a work of art as a token of respect, esteem, or affection.
  2. (countable) The event, or the ceremony celebrating it, marking an official completion, opening, or beginning.
  3. (law) The deliberate or negligent surrender of all rights to property.

Example Sentences

work with dedication
Near-synonym: inauguration
Her dedication is admirable.
the dedication of this right-of-way

Word Forms

Synonyms for dedication

Depending on context, synonyms include dedicatedness, inauguration, commitment, allegiance, loyalty.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include allegiance, loyalty, commitment, devotion, piety, enshrinement.

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