HyperDic: dedicated

English > 2 senses of the word dedicated:
ADJECTIVEalldedicateddevoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
alldedicated, consecrated, consecratesolemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high purpose
dedicated > pronunciation
Soundsdeh'dahkeytahd
Rhymesabbreviated ... wounded: 365 rhymes with ahd...
English > dedicated: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningdevoted to a cause or ideal or purpose.
Examples
  • "a dedicated dancer"
  • "dedicated teachers"
  • "dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal"- A.Lincoln
Narrowerdevoted(followed by 'to') dedicated exclusively to a purpose or use
devotedzealous in devotion or affection
sacred(often followed by 'to') devoted exclusively to a single use or purpose or person
Oppositeundedicatednot dedicated
Spanishdedicado, entregado
English > dedicated: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaningsolemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high purpose.
Example "a chapel dedicated to the dead of World War II"
Synonymsconsecrated, consecrate
Narrowerordainedinvested with ministerial or priestly functions
votivededicated in fulfillment of a vow
See alsoholybelonging to or derived from or associated with a divine power
sacredconcerned with religion or religious purposes
Oppositedesecratedtreated with contempt / contempt
Spanishconsagrado, dedicado, entregado

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