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Dedication

Noun CEFR B2
ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən

Definitions

  1. The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated.
    uncountable
  2. Action and effect to devote.
  3. A note addressed to a patron or friend, prefixed to a work of art as a token of respect, esteem, or affection.
    countable
  4. Celebrity of the day in that it does memory to have consecrated or devoted a temple, an altar, etc.
  5. The event, or the ceremony celebrating it, marking an official completion, opening, or beginning.
    countable
  6. The deliberate or negligent surrender of all rights to property.
    countable, uncountable

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Examples

“work⟳ with dedication”
“Her dedication is admirable.”
“Her dedication for the book was only a cryptic "Once again, for T".”
“Near-synonym: inauguration”
“The building's dedication is scheduled for next week.”
“the dedication of this right-of-way”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Dedications Dedicative dedicator dedicatory Dedieu dedifferentiation

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