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dedication

/ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/noun4 syllables

Dedication means: the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action.

Synonyms for dedication6

noun, as in the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action

commitment, allegiance, loyalty

noun, as in a message that makes a pledge

commitment

noun, as in a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something

inscription

also used for dedication

dedicatedness, inauguration

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What does dedication mean?5

noun

1

the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action“his long commitment to public service”

2

a message that makes a pledge

3

a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something

4

complete and wholehearted fidelity

5

a ceremony in which something (as a building) is dedicated to some goal or purpose

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with dedication?60

two syllables

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All 60 rhymes for dedication, grouped by syllable

Dedication in a sentence

  • Dorottya's strong, slender physique showcases her dedication to physical well-being.Amastan
  • Hard work and dedication will bring you success.CK
  • My dedication and motivation to succeed will compensate for my lack of prior employment.Nuel
  • We were present at the dedication ceremony of the building.CK
  • I have to commend you for your dedication to the cause.nana2capriccio
  • My enthusiasm and dedication are at an all time high.rafaeld4
  • She received a service award for her five years of dedication to the company.always
  • Second-language acquisition requires a lot of hard work and dedication to reach fluency.evan10593

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Forms of dedication

as a noun

plural
dedications