Meaning of "dedicate" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD DEDICATE

From Latin dēdicāre to announce, from dicāre to make known, variant of dīcere to say.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF DEDICATE

dedicate  [ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪt]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DEDICATE

Dedicate is a verb and can also act as an adjective.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb dedicate in English.

WHAT DOES DEDICATE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Dedication

Dedication is the act of consecrating an altar, temple, church, or other sacred building. It also refers to the inscription of books or other artifacts when these are specifically addressed or presented to a particular person. This practice, which once was used to gain the patronage and support of the person so addressed, is now only a mark of affection or regard. In law, the word is used of the setting apart by a private owner of a road to public use.

Definition of dedicate in the English dictionary

The first definition of dedicate in the dictionary is to devote wholly to a special purpose or cause; commit wholeheartedly or unreservedly. Other definition of dedicate is to address or inscribe to a person, cause, etc as a token of affection or respect. Dedicate is also to request or play on radio for another person as a greeting.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO DEDICATE

PRESENT

Present

I dedicate

you dedicate

he/she/it dedicates

we dedicate

you dedicate

they dedicate

Present continuous

I am dedicating

you are dedicating

he/she/it is dedicating

we are dedicating

you are dedicating

they are dedicating

Present perfect

I have dedicated

you have dedicated

he/she/it has dedicated

we have dedicated

you have dedicated

they have dedicated

Present perfect continuous

I have been dedicating

you have been dedicating

he/she/it has been dedicating

we have been dedicating

you have been dedicating

they have been dedicating

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I dedicated

you dedicated

he/she/it dedicated

we dedicated

you dedicated

they dedicated

Past continuous

I was dedicating

you were dedicating

he/she/it was dedicating

we were dedicating

you were dedicating

they were dedicating

Past perfect

I had dedicated

you had dedicated

he/she/it had dedicated

we had dedicated

you had dedicated

they had dedicated

Past perfect continuous

I had been dedicating

you had been dedicating

he/she/it had been dedicating

we had been dedicating

you had been dedicating

they had been dedicating

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will dedicate

you will dedicate

he/she/it will dedicate

we will dedicate

you will dedicate

they will dedicate

Future continuous

I will be dedicating

you will be dedicating

he/she/it will be dedicating

we will be dedicating

you will be dedicating

they will be dedicating

Future perfect

I will have dedicated

you will have dedicated

he/she/it will have dedicated

we will have dedicated

you will have dedicated

they will have dedicated

Future perfect continuous

I will have been dedicating

you will have been dedicating

he/she/it will have been dedicating

we will have been dedicating

you will have been dedicating

they will have been dedicating

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would dedicate

you would dedicate

he/she/it would dedicate

we would dedicate

you would dedicate

they would dedicate

Conditional continuous

I would be dedicating

you would be dedicating

he/she/it would be dedicating

we would be dedicating

you would be dedicating

they would be dedicating

Conditional perfect

I would have dedicate

you would have dedicate

he/she/it would have dedicate

we would have dedicate

you would have dedicate

they would have dedicate

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been dedicating

you would have been dedicating

he/she/it would have been dedicating

we would have been dedicating

you would have been dedicating

they would have been dedicating

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you dedicate
we let´s dedicate
you dedicate

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to dedicate

Past participle

dedicated

Present Participle

dedicating

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

SYNONYMS OF «DEDICATE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «dedicate» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of dedicate

address · apply · assign · bless · commit · concern · consecrate · devote · give · hallow · inscribe · occupy · offer · pledge · sanctify · surrender

TRANSLATION OF DEDICATE

Find out the translation of dedicate to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of dedicate from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «dedicate» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 投身
• Translator English - Spanish: dedicar
• English: dedicate
• Translator English - Hindi: समर्पित
• Translator English - Arabic: أهدي
• Translator English - Russian: посвятить
• Translator English - Portuguese: dedicar
• Translator English - Bengali: সমর্পণ করা
• Translator English - French: consacrer
• Translator English - Malay: mendedikasikan
• Translator English - German: sich widmen
• Translator English - Japanese: >ささげる
• Translator English - Korean: 헌신하다
• Translator English - Javanese: Dedicate
• Translator English - Vietnamese: dâng
• Translator English - Tamil: சமர்ப்பிக்கிறேன்
• Translator English - Marathi: समर्पित करा
• Translator English - Turkish: adamak
• Translator English - Italian: dedicare
• Translator English - Polish: poświęcić
• Translator English - Ukrainian: присвятити
• Translator English - Romanian: dedica
• Translator English - Greek: αφιερώνω
• Translator English - Afrikaans: wy
• Translator English - Swedish: ägna
• Translator English - Norwegian: tilegne

10 QUOTES WITH «DEDICATE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word dedicate.

1

Anil Ambani

I am honoured to be invited by our respected Prime Minister Shri Narendrabhai Modi to join the 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.' I dedicate myself to this movement and will invite nine other leading Indians to join me in the 'Clean India' campaign.

2

Phil Anselmo

I love music. I love every kind of extreme sort of music, and many different genres, and if I were to have to dedicate myself to just one kind of genre, I would feel kind of gypped. I'd be like, man, I wish I could do this or that. And really all it takes is trying it out.

3

Benigno Aquino III

My father offered his life so our democracy could live. My mother devoted her life to nurturing that democracy. I will dedicate my life to making our democracy reach its fullest potential: that of ensuring equality for all. My family has sacrificed much, and I am willing to do this again if necessary.

4

Hannah Arendt

Dedicate yourself to the good you deserve and desire for yourself. Give yourself peace of mind. You deserve to be happy. You deserve delight.

5

Alexis Arguello

It's a lot about the individual and it's really up to you, how much you dedicate to the fight and how hard you are working and that's where the outcome will come.

6

Russell Banks

If you dedicate your attention to discipline in your life you become smarter while you are writing than while you are hanging out with your pals or in any other line of work.

7

Frances Burney

To whom, then, must I dedicate my wonderful, surprising and interesting adventures? to whom dare I reveal my private opinion of my nearest relations? the secret thoughts of my dearest friends? my own hopes, fears, reflections and dislikes? Nobody!

8

Jane Byrne

I am here before you tonight to dedicate this administration to bringing a new renaissance of neighborhood life and community spirit, a renewal of confidence in the future of our city and a revival of opportunity for all Chicago.

9

Joseph Campbell

One way or another, we all have to find what best fosters the flowering of our humanity in this contemporary life, and dedicate ourselves to that.

10

Penelope Cruz

The discipline that ballet requires is obsessive. And only the ones who dedicate their whole lives are able to make it. Your toenails fall off and you peel them away and then you're asked to dance again and keep smiling. I wanted to become a professional ballet dancer.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DEDICATE»

Discover the use of dedicate in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to dedicate and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Dedicate: 14 Event-Driven Student Ministry Outlines

With this book you'll challenge your students to dedicate themselves to Christ--to a life of discipleship and fulfillment when they follow God's best for them.-p. 4 of cover.

Garth Heckman, 2009

Isaac Murphy: I Dedicate This Ride

In this richly imagined collection, Frank X Walker brings to life the mind and heart of legendary African-American jockey Isaac Burns Murphy (1861-1896).

Frank X. Walker, 2010

Dedicate and Celebrate!: A Messianic Jewish Guide to Hanukkah

Hanukkah, the Feast of Dedication, or the Festival of Lights, is not the Jewish alternative to Christmas.

Barry Rubin, 1999

Unity

DEDICATION BY PASTOR AND PEOPLE. We together here, pastor and people, dedicate this house which we have builded to all high and holy and beneticeut ministrations of religion. We dedicate it to Truth — to , truth in all its outreachings.

The Unitarian

We give below the responsive dedicatory service read by the pastor and congregation: — Minister. Let us dedicate this church to the free and reverent search of that Truth which in all ages entering into holy souls maketh them friends of God.

Jabez Thomas Sunderland, Brooke Herford, Frederick B. Mott, 1895

Evidence and Procedures for Boundary Location

A person who has sold part of his or her land or who has contracted to sell part may not dedicate any part sold. The administrator cannot dedicate the estate of others. Corporations may dedicate by proper resolutions of those empowered to act ...

Walter G. Robillard, Donald A. Wilson, 2004

The Works of William E. Channing, D.D.: With an Introduction

We dedicate it to the King and Father Eternal, the King of kings and Lord of lords. We dedicate it to his Unity, to his unrivalled and undivided Majesty. We dedicate it to the praise of his free, unbought, unmerited grace. We dedicate it to Jesus ...

William Ellery Channing, 1877

Dharma Paths

If we dedicate the merit, it becomes inexhaustible, but if we do not dedicate the merit, it is likely to be exhausted because of our limitations. We dedicate whatever merit we accumulate in order to make it inexhaustible and beneficial for us as ...

Ve N. Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche, 1992

Your Thoughts Can Change Your Life

DAILY GUIDE TO DEDICATION Today I dedicate myself to the larger life. I know who I am, why I am here and where I am going. I dedicate my life to the service of God and humanity. I dedicate myself to noble thoughts, words and deeds.

Donald Curtis, 2009

The Christian Advocate

The Dedication Leader—As an inspiration to make our virile city a veritable city of God, People—“'e dedicate this Tabernacle. Leader—For the rebuilding of broken homes and neglected family altars, People—“'e dedicate this Tabernacle.

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DEDICATE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term dedicate is used in the context of the following news items.

Rays to dedicate POW/MIA National Chair of Honor

The Tampa Bay Rays, along with Congressman David Jolly, will be honoring prisoners of war and those missing in action with a POW/MIA ... «Bay News 9, Jul 15»

El Sobrante: Ceremony will dedicate improvements on San Pablo …

EL SOBRANTE -- A revamped downtown streetscape, years in the works, will be unveiled Wednesday, including wider sidewalks, new bus ... «Contra Costa Times, Jul 15»

PAE, USAID Dedicate New ETU At Tellewoyan Hospital

A newly-constructed Ebola Treatment Unit (ETU) at the Tellewoyan Memorial Hospital in Voinjama was Monday dedicated in Voinjama, City ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»

Mangano & Eagle Scout Dedicate Vietnam Veterans Memorial

A lasting memorial to honor those soldiers and their families that served our country in Vietnam was erected in Wantagh Park. Wantagh, NY ... «LongIsland.com, Jul 15»

Murdock residents dedicate new community mural

MURDOCK – Hundreds of people who passed by the new Murdock community mural Saturday smiled after seeing the artwork's colorful scenes ... «Fremont Tribune, Jul 15»

Girls Scouts dedicate observatory at Kamp Kiwanis

Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama is excited about a new addition at Kamp Kiwanis –an observatory that will give girls more to enjoy. Dedicated ... «FOX6 WBRC - MyFoxAL.com, Jul 15»

Volunteers Dedicate Holiday Weekend to Help Those in Need

LINCOLN, Neb. Firework stands all across Lincoln are a big part of the Fourth of July Holiday Weekend. Volunteers devote hours of time and ... «1011now, Jul 15»

Broncos look to dedicate all-star game to lost teammate

On Thursday at 6 p.m., two Franklin High School football players will become the 14th and 15th Broncos to represent the city at the Virginia ... «Tidewater News, Jul 15»

Commissioners dedicate annex

Commissioners dedicate annex. First Posted: 12:36 pm - July 6th, 2015. ×. Photo. Purchase Photos. Close. Story Tools: Email · Print QR Favorite. Font Size:. «Portsmouth Daily Times, Jul 15»

William McIntosh DAR members help dedicate grave marker

Attending the dedication service for the grave marker of Revolutionary War soldier Willis West Sr. were Barbara Cooper, from left, Sylvia ... «jacksonprogress-argus, Jul 15»