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IELTS BNC: 6951 COCA: 6990

dedication

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
dedication /ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/ noun
plural dedications
dedication
/ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
plural dedications
Learner's definition of DEDICATION
[noncount] : a feeling of very strong support for or loyalty to someone or something : the quality or state of being dedicated to a person, group, cause, etc.奉献;全心投入
often + to
[count] : a message at the beginning of a book, song, etc., saying that it was written or is being performed in order to honor or express affection for someone题献;献词often + to
[count] : the act of officially saying that something (such as a new building) was created for a particular purpose (such as worship) or to remember or honor a particular person为(建筑物等)举行落成仪式
sometimes used before another noun有时用于另一名词前
IELTS BNC: 6951 COCA: 6990

dedication

noun

ded·​i·​ca·​tion ˌde-di-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce dedication (audio)
1
religion : an act or rite of dedicating (see dedicate entry 2 sense 1) to a divine being or to a sacred use
the dedication of the temple
2
: a devoting or setting aside for a particular purpose
the dedication of funds raised from the bake sale to the class trip
3
: a name and often a message prefixed to a literary, musical, or artistic production in tribute to a person or cause
mentioned his family in a brief dedication in his novel
4
: self-sacrificing devotion and loyalty
her dedication to the cause
required hard work and dedication
5
: a ceremony to mark the official completion or opening of something (such as a building)
attended the building's dedication nearly fifty years ago
dedicatory adjective

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Dedication goes back to the 14th century in which it referred to the solemn act of dedicating something, such as a calendar day or a church, to a deity or to a sacred use. Centuries later, it came to be used for the act of devoting time and energy to a particular purpose. Nowadays, dedication commonly indicates the quality of being loyal or devoted to a cause, ideal, or purpose.

Example Sentences

It took a lot of hard work and dedication, but we managed to finish the project on time. the dedication of the temple They celebrated the dedication of the new building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Recent Examples on the Web Killian spoke of the joys of watching people grow up in the restaurant over the decades, as well as the dedication of her co-workers during a time when staffing difficulties are rampant in the industry. Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 The official dedication of Ken Zimmerman Field at Ormond Stadium takes place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday before the Blackhawks’ football game against Joliet West. Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022 The dedication comes just one month after his retirement after 38 years of service with the city. Sue Kiesewetter, The Enquirer, 14 Sep. 2022 In an industry marked by the impermanence of its art form, the dedication of a theater — the only title on a marquee that lasts and the rarest of honors — is a declaration of permanent legacy. Michael Appler, Variety, 13 Sep. 2022 Through a 13-year career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, becoming a Super Bowl champion and the franchise’s all-time leading receiver, Ward marveled at the dedication of the Steeler Nation. Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News, 8 Sep. 2022 During the dedication of the Holocaust Museum in Washington in 1993, Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel lambasted the entire world for ignoring the slaughter in Bosnia. Stephen Farber, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Sep. 2022 But what gives me hope is the dedication and commitment of the labor movement in Wisconsin to a brighter future. Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2022 The touching dedication was narrated by none other than Kevin Costner, Liotta's costar in the movie. EW.com, 12 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

see dedicate entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of dedication was in the 14th century
IELTS BNC: 6951 COCA: 6990
dedication

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + DEDICATION | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEcomplete, total奉獻身心;全身心投入great, real竭盡全力single-minded, unwavering一心一意的/毫不動搖的奉獻lifelong畢生奉獻VERB + DEDICATIONhave有奉獻精神Not everyone has the dedication and the talent to achieve this.不是每個人都有取得這一成就的奉獻精神和聰明才智。demonstrate, show表現出獻身精神need, require需要全身心投入You will need dedication and determination to complete the course.修完這門課程需要專注和決心。The job requires total dedication.這項工作需要全身心投入。take需要全身心投入It takes dedication to be successful in a sport.要全身心投入才能在運動方面取得成功。PREPOSITIONdedication to投身⋯I really admire Gina for her dedication to her family.我十分佩服吉娜對家庭的奉獻精神。

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