dedication
ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən
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Noun

1.
devotionstrong and complete commitment to a cause or purpose
  • Her dedication to the project inspired everyone.
commitment devotion zeal
2.
literaturemessage at the beginning of a book or music
  • The dedication in the novel was touching.
acknowledgment inscription tribute
3.
eventceremony marking an official opening or completion
  • The dedication of the new library was well attended.
4.
legalthe deliberate surrender of rights to property
  • The dedication of the land was finalized in court.
conveyance donation grant
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Origin of dedication

Latin, dedicare (to proclaim)

Terms with dedication included in their meaning

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dedication
used when naming or dedicating something to show respect for someone
emotion
produced with great passion and dedication
dedication
emotional or intellectual dedication to a cause
dedication
showing strong dedication and loyalty
exclusive dedication
dedicated exclusively to a purpose or use
commitment
used to express complete dedication or support
dedicated
showing unwavering commitment or dedication
dedication
entirely dedicated to a task or cause

Examples of dedication in a sentence

  • Dedication to practice improved his skills.
  • The dedication was written in elegant prose.
  • He read the dedication aloud to the audience.
  • The mayor spoke at the bridge dedication.
  • A plaque was unveiled during the hospital's dedication.
  • The dedication of the parkland was a lengthy process.

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  1. French:dévouement, dédicace, ...
  2. German:Hingabe, Widmung, ...
  3. Italian:dedizione, dedica, ...
  4. Spanish:dedicación, dedicatoria, ...
  5. Portuguese:dedicação, dedicatória, ...
  6. Chinese:奉献, 献词, ...
  7. Japanese:献身, 献辞, ...
  8. Arabic:تَفانِي, إهداء, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְסִירוּת, הַקְדָּשָׁה, ...
  10. Russian:преданность, посвящение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відданість, присвята, ...
  12. Hindi:समर्पण, अर्पण, ...
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