Simple meaning
What does Dedicate mean?
Dedicate means give strong effort to something.
Dictionary definition
To give your time, energy, and focus to a purpose or task.
Example sentences
Dedicate in a sentence
easy
She dedicated an hour to math review.
medium
He dedicated himself to improving his free throws.
hard
The book honors people who dedicate years to helping their communities.
Synonyms
Words like Dedicate
devoteUse for giving steady effort over time.
commitUse for making a firm decision to continue.
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Dedicate word family
Base word
dedicate
verb
dedicate
Base form.
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What does dedicate mean?
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