dedication
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the willingness to give a lot of your time and energy to something because it is important.
the quality of being committed to a task or purpose; personal devotion to a cause or career.
Simple“Her dedication to her nursing job is clear to everyone who meets her.”
In context“The project's success was largely due to the tireless dedication of the research team, who worked through several weekends to meet the deadline.”
UsageOften followed by the preposition 'to'.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
a short message at the beginning of a book or song to show thanks or respect to someone.
an inscription or note at the beginning of a literary or artistic work, typically addressed to a patron or loved one.
Simple“The author wrote a touching dedication to his parents on the first page.”
In context“The composer included a formal dedication to his mentor in the printed score of the symphony.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
a formal ceremony to celebrate the completion or opening of something new, like a building.
a ceremony marking the official completion or opening of a public building, monument, or institution.
Simple“The mayor attended the dedication of the new library last Saturday.”
In context“The dedication of the war memorial was a somber event attended by hundreds of local residents and veterans.”
Synonyms - 04 C2 Proficiency
the act of giving up land or property for public use.
the donation of land or rights by an owner to the public or a government body for a specific use.
Simple“The developer agreed to the dedication of the park to the city.”
In context“The court ruled that the long-term public use of the path constituted an implied dedication by the previous landowner.”
UsageUsed in property law to describe the transfer of private land to public ownership.
Synonyms
“PC Blades' wife said he "gave his life in the line of duty, protecting and serving others with courage, dedication and selflessness".”
“Few exemplified this dedication to liberty as much as Barry.”
Originated 1350–1400 from Middle English dedicacioun, from Old French dedicacion (“consecration of a church or chapel”), from Latin dēdicātiō, equivalent to dēdicātus+-iōn.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.