dedicate Meaning & Definition
What Does Dedicate Mean?
As a verb, dedicate means To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate. It is also used to mean To set apart for a special use. As an adjective, it means Dedicated; set apart; devoted; consecrated. As a noun, it means One who dedicates themselves, or who is dedicated, to the service of some leader, religion, etc.
Dedicate: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | give, commit and devote |
| Plural | dedicates |
| Comparative / superlative | more dedicate, most dedicate |
| Verb forms | dedicates, dedicating, dedicated |
Dedicate Definition (Verb)
- To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate.
- To set apart for a special use.
dedicated their money to scientific research.
- To commit (oneself) to a particular course of thought or action.
dedicated ourselves to starting our own business.
- To address or inscribe (a literary work, for example) to another as a mark of respect or affection.
- To open (a building, for example) to public use.
- To show to the public for the first time.
dedicate a monument.
Dedicate as an Adjective
- Dedicated; set apart; devoted; consecrated.
Dedicate as a Noun
- One who dedicates themselves, or who is dedicated, to the service of some leader, religion, etc.
Synonyms of Dedicate
Dedicate synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Dedicate
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Dedicate in a Sentence
dedicated their money to scientific research.
dedicated ourselves to starting our own business.
dedicate a monument.
Word Forms & Grammar
dedicate (third-person singular simple present dedicates, present participle dedicating, simple past and past participle dedicated)
dedicate (comparative more dedicate, superlative most dedicate)
dedicate (plural dedicates)
Words That Rhyme With Dedicate
Origin of Dedicate
Origin 1: From Middle English dedicaten (“to dedicate”), from dedicat(e) (“dedicated”, also used as the past participle of dedicaten) + -en (verb-forming suffix), from Latin dēdicātus, the perfect passive participle of dēdicō (“to dedicate, proclaim”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Origin 2: from Middle English dedicat(e) (“dedicated”, also used as the past participle of dedicaten), see -ate (adjective-forming suffix) and Etymology 1 for more. The nouns is derived through substantivization from Latin dēdicātus, see -ate (noun-forming suffix).
How Do You Say Dedicate?
The standard pronunciation of dedicate is //ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪt//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Dedicate
Is dedicate a verb or an adjective?
Dedicate is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective and a noun.
What is another word for dedicate?
Words with a similar meaning to dedicate include give, commit and devote. See the full list of dedicate synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of dedicate?
The plural of dedicate is dedicates.
What is the past tense of dedicate?
The past tense of dedicate is dedicated. The present participle is dedicating.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of dedicate?
The comparative form is more dedicate and the superlative form is most dedicate.