dedication

Noun

Meaning

The act of setting apart or consecrating to a divine Being, or to a sacred use, often with religious solemnities; solemn appropriation; as, the dedication of Solomon's temple.

A devoting or setting aside for any particular purpose; as, a dedication of lands to public use.

An address to a patron or friend, prefixed to a book, testifying respect, and often recommending the work to his special protection and favor.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

commitment loyalty allegiance devotion diligence industry ardor application resolve determination passion inscription enthusiasm attachment persistence
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Antonyms

amour u-turn attack apostasy subversion laxness
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Hypernyms

fidelity content message ceremony substance cooperation

Hyponyms

oath faith promise devotion pledge assurance

Phrases with the word

blind dedication absolute dedication dedication page jewish boy's dedication

Anagrams

eddication

Examples

I have no idols. I admire work, dedication and competence. Ayrton Senna

I had become interested in economics, an interest that was transformed into a lifetime dedication when I met with the mathematical theory of general economic equilibrium. Gérard Debreu

I hold that a writer who does not passionately believe in the perfectibility of man has no dedication nor any membership in literature. John Steinbeck

This is a learning in the business life that first of all you need to have commitment, dedication and passion for what you are doing. Lakshmi Mittal

The World Trade Center is a living symbol of man's dedication to world peace... a representation of man's belief in humanity, his need for individual dignity, his beliefs in the cooperation of men, and, through cooperation, his ability to find greatness. Minoru Yamasaki

From this day forward, the millions of our school children will daily proclaim in every city and town, every village and rural school house, the dedication of our nation and our people to the Almighty. Dwight D. Eisenhower

Close letter words and terms

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