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Definition of Dedication
1. Noun. Complete and wholehearted fidelity.
2. Noun. A ceremony in which something (as a building) is dedicated to some goal or purpose.
Generic synonyms: Ceremonial, Ceremonial Occasion, Ceremony, Observance
Specialized synonyms: Rededication
Derivative terms: Dedicate, Dedicate, Dedicate
Specialized synonyms: Rededication
Derivative terms: Dedicate, Dedicate, Dedicate
3. Noun. A message that makes a pledge.
Exact synonyms: Commitment
Generic synonyms: Content, Message, Subject Matter, Substance
Specialized synonyms: Oath, Swearing, Affirmation, Promise, Assurance, Pledge
Derivative terms: Dedicate
Generic synonyms: Content, Message, Subject Matter, Substance
Specialized synonyms: Oath, Swearing, Affirmation, Promise, Assurance, Pledge
Derivative terms: Dedicate
4. Noun. A short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something.
Exact synonyms: Inscription
Category relationships: Photography, Picture Taking, Music
Generic synonyms: Message
Derivative terms: Dedicate
Category relationships: Photography, Picture Taking, Music
Generic synonyms: Message
Derivative terms: Dedicate
5. Noun. The act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action. "They felt no loyalty to a losing team"
Exact synonyms: Allegiance, Commitment, Loyalty
Specialized synonyms: Communalism, Consecration, Devotion, Enlistment, Faith
Generic synonyms: Cooperation
Derivative terms: Allegiant, Commit, Dedicate
Specialized synonyms: Communalism, Consecration, Devotion, Enlistment, Faith
Generic synonyms: Cooperation
Derivative terms: Allegiant, Commit, Dedicate
Definition of Dedication
1. n. 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.
Definition of Dedication
1. Noun. The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated. ¹
2. Noun. A note addressed to a patron or friend, prefixed to a work of art as a token of respect, esteem, or affection. ¹
3. Noun. A ceremony marking an official completion or opening. ¹
4. Noun. (legal) The deliberate or negligent surrender of all rights to property. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Dedication
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