dedication

/,dedi'keiʃn/

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Word: Dedication

Part of Speech: Noun

Basic Definition:Dedication means the act of committing yourself to something, whether it's a task, a cause, or a person. It shows loyalty and a strong focus on what you are doing.

Usage Instructions:

• General Use: You can use "dedication" when talking about how committed someone is to a job, a project, or a person.
• In Writing: It’s often used in books or musical works to show that the work is intended for someone special.

Example Sentences:

1. She showed great dedication by studying every night for her exams.
2. The author wrote a dedication at the beginning of her book for her parents.

Advanced Usage:

• When discussing someone's work ethic, you might say, "His dedication to his craft is inspiring," indicating that the person works very hard and is very committed to their art or profession.

Word Variants:

• Dedicate (verb): To commit oneself to a particular task or purpose.
  • Example: She decided to dedicate her life to helping others.
• Dedicated (adjective): Describing someone who is devoted to a task or purpose.
  • Example: He is a dedicated teacher who puts in extra hours for his students.

Different Meanings:

1. Ceremonial Meaning: In a formal context, "dedication" refers to a ceremony where something is officially named or set aside for a particular purpose, like a new building.

   • Example: The school held a dedication ceremony for the new library.

2. Personal Message: A "dedication" can also refer to a short message in a book or piece of music that honors someone.

   • Example: The dedication in the front of the book read, "To my grandmother, who inspired me every day."

Synonyms:

• Commitment
• Devotion
• Loyalty
• Faithfulness

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "To dedicate oneself to something": This means to commit all of your time and effort to a specific task or cause.

  • Example: She dedicated herself to volunteering at the animal shelter every weekend.

• "A labor of love": This phrase describes a task done out of love or passion rather than for financial reward, often showing dedication.

  • Example: Writing that book was a labor of love for him.

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Noun

1. the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
   • his long commitment to public service
   • they felt no loyalty to a losing team
2. a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something
3. a message that makes a pledge
4. a ceremony in which something (as a building) is dedicated to some goal or purpose
5. complete and wholehearted fidelity

Synonyms

• commitment
• allegiance
• loyalty
• inscription