A dedication is a message which is written at the beginning of a book, or a short announcement which is sometimes made before a play or piece of music is performed, as a sign of affection or respect for someone.
2. See also dedicate
More Synonyms of dedication
dedication in British English
(ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən)
noun
1.
the act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated
2.
an inscription or announcement prefixed to a book, piece of music, etc, dedicating it to a person or thing
3.
complete and wholehearted devotion, esp to a career, ideal, etc
4.
a ceremony in which something, such as a church, is dedicated
Derived forms
dedicational (ˌdediˈcational)
adjective
dedication in American English
(ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən)
noun
1.
a dedicating or being dedicated
2.
an inscription, as in a book, dedicating it to a person, cause, etc.
3.
wholehearted devotion
Word origin
ME dedicacioun < L dedicatio
Examples of 'dedication' in a sentence
dedication
Their dedication, hard work and determination made the world proud.
The Sun (2016)
I'd like to thank him for his dedication and commitment to keeping us all safe.
The Sun (2016)
And why are these doctors going to earn so much more than our own, who have shown dedication to this country and are already skilled?
The Sun (2017)
The dedication ceremony was presided over by religious as well as civic officials.
Christianity Today (2000)
She showed complete dedication and it paid off.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Keeping in touch by telephone required serious dedication.
Patrick Bishop FIGHTER BOYS: Saving Britain 1940 (2003)
Working experience and dedication are more important than a degree.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
There is no doubting the commitment and dedication of the unpaid volunteers.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The top players practise hard and deserve respect for their skill and dedication.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
It takes a lot of hard work and dedication.
The Sun (2012)
He has served his constituents with dedication and commitment.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
But his dedication to work was matched by a capacity for personal enjoyment.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
All the work and dedication makes those feelings worthwhile.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
And the one thing that hit me originally was that this was a woman of commitment and dedication.
The Sun (2015)
It demands total commitment and dedication from a manager who is prepared to throw himself heart and soul into the club.
The Sun (2008)
You must carry on that history with complete dedication and self-sacrifice.
Hamilton, Ian Writers in Hollywood, 1915-51 (1990)
It shows the dedication he's put in.
The Sun (2008)
Only horticultural skill and dedication kept their produce in tip-top condition.
The Sun (2013)
This process is extremely labour-intensive and requires great dedication from the weavers.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It's a job that takes enormous skill and dedication.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The dealer told them how serious the hustle was, that it required dedication and integrity.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
I pay tribute to their skill and dedication.
The Sun (2012)
X that quality, complete dedication to the craft is vital.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
One thing that is constant is the dedication and commitment shown by the personnel of all our Armed Services.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Word lists with
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parts of a book
In other languages
dedication
British English: dedication /ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/ NOUN
Dedication is the state of being devoted to a particular purpose or cause.
...his obvious dedication to the job.
American English: dedication
Arabic: تَكْرِيس
Brazilian Portuguese: dedicação
Chinese: 奉献
Croatian: posvećenost
Czech: horlivost
Danish: dedikation
Dutch: toewijding
European Spanish: dedicación
Finnish: omistautuminen
French: dévouement
German: Hingabe
Greek: αφιέρωση
Italian: dedizione
Japanese: 献身
Korean: 헌신
Norwegian: hengivenhet
Polish: poświęcenie
European Portuguese: dedicação
Romanian: dăruire
Russian: предназначение
Latin American Spanish: dedicación
Swedish: dedikation
Thai: การอุทิศให้
Turkish: ithaf
Ukrainian: присвята
Vietnamese: sự tận tâm
Chinese translation of 'dedication'
dedication
(dɛdɪˈkeɪʃən)
n
(u) (= devotion) 献(獻)身 (xiànshēn)
(c) (in book) 题(題)献(獻) (tíxiàn) (个(個), gè)
(on radio) 献(獻)词 (xiàncí) (个(個), gè)
1 (noun)
Definition
wholehearted devotion
To be successful takes hard work and dedication.
Synonyms
commitment
a commitment to the ideals of Bolshevism
loyalty
I have sworn an oath of loyalty to the monarchy.
devotion
devotion to the cause
allegiance
a community driven by strong allegiances
adherence
single-mindedness
faithfulness
We value faithfulness as the cornerstone of our relationship.
wholeheartedness
devotedness
Opposites
indifference
,
apathy
,
coolness
,
torpor
,
unconcern
,
insensibility
,
uninterestedness
2 (noun)
Definition
an inscription in a book dedicating it to a person
His book contains a dedication to his parents.
Synonyms
inscription
The inscription reads: `To Emma, with love'.
message
address
The address on the envelope was illegible.
3 (noun)
Some 250 guests attended the dedication ceremony of the church.
Synonyms
consecration
ordaining
sanctification
hallowing
Additional synonyms
in the sense of address
The address on the envelope was illegible.
Synonyms
direction,
label,
inscription,
superscription
in the sense of allegiance
Definition
loyalty or dedication to a person, cause, or belief
a community driven by strong allegiances
Synonyms
loyalty,
duty,
obligation,
devotion,
fidelity,
homage,
obedience,
adherence,
constancy,
faithfulness,
troth (archaic),
fealty
in the sense of devotion
Definition
strong attachment to or affection for someone or something