dedication
dedication
Definition
dedi·ca·tion (ded′i kā′s̸hən)
noun
- a dedicating or being dedicated
- an inscription, as in a book, dedicating it to a person, cause, etc.
- wholehearted devotion
Etymology: ME dedicacioun < L dedicatio
dedication
Synonyms
dedication
n.
The act of dedicating
consecration, sanctification, inscription; see consecration.Wholehearted devotion
commitment, devotedness, allegiance; see devotion.
dedication
Law Definition
n
A grant of land, a
copyright, or of some other property, or the right of use in land or other
property (an easement), for a public purpose.
dedication
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- altar: This was the dedication of the altar, after that it was anointed.
- temple: The stone records the dedication of a temple to Neptune and Minerva by a local guild of smiths but is undated.
- plaque: This ceremony is sometimes followed by the dedication of a memorial plaque in the deceased's synagogue.
- church: At the same time, the dedication of the church seems to have been simplified to Our Lady, which seems rather a pity.
- staff: There is much to admire about the commitment and dedication of staff in the NHS.
Converse of subject
- impress: We were impressed by the dedication, the enthusiasm and the commitment to quality shown by all the staff we encountered.
Converse of object
- unwaver: It's hard, groove rock played with passion and unwavering dedication.
- appreciate: He really appreciated the dedication I had to making sure the details were correct.
- require: To date, they have shown nothing like the dedication required for that purpose.
- celebrate: Every year the chairman's award celebrates the dedication and professionalism of RD&E staff.
- show: This work shows enormous dedication to the recreation of the original sound!
- recognize: Ansar and his colleagues not only recognize this dedication, but also share our enthusiasm for the Seven.
Adjective modifier
- selfless: Development Officer Margaret Case who nominated the pair has nothing but praise for their selfless dedication to helping others.
- tireless: I wish them well, and on behalf of all those present, thank them for their hard work and tireless dedication.
- single-minded: Everything you could need for two wheels, with a single-minded dedication to provide the best possible customer service.
- unswerving: I have very few rules, but I do maintain unswerving dedication to expressing 'one thing ' .
- sheer: The emphasis on Kubrick's sheer dedication to the film is marvelous.
- exemplary: The Sibel Dedezade Pro Bono Prize rewards students who have shown exemplary dedication, consistency and commitment to pro bono.
Modifies a noun
dedication Quotes
The dedication of an artist involves willing oblivion to everybody else while the art is being practised, and for the hours ambiguous to it.
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