dedication
gb/dˌɛdɪkˈeɪʃən/ us/dˌɛdɪkˈeɪʃən/
B1
Anglų
~ 6400
Reikšmės
0 reikšmių
Daiktavardis
B1
property
1
strong commitment and hard work
The state of working very hard for a long time because something is important to you.
Vartosenos šablonas:
dedication to [something/someone]
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse "dedication" with "donation." "Dedication" is about time and effort, while "donation" is about giving money, things, or blood. Some also overuse the verb form *dedicate* in casual speech where "spend" or "give" is more natural (e.g. saying *I dedicate two hours to TV* instead of *I spend two hours watching TV*).
Sinonimai
commitment (Very close in meaning; slightly broader and can be more formal or abstract than dedication.)
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devotion (Suggests deep emotional attachment in addition to hard work; often used for family, causes, or religion.)
Antonimai
laziness (Focuses on not wanting to make an effort, the opposite of working hard with dedication.)
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apathy (Lack of interest or care, the opposite of caring enough to give strong effort.)
Kolokacijos
hard work and dedication
|show dedication
|total dedication
|professional dedication
|require dedication
|dedication to [something]
Temos
work
|character
|education
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- Her dedication to the project impressed everyone on the team.
- Learning a language takes time, dedication, and regular practice.
- The coach praised the players for their dedication during the long season.
- His dedication to his patients is one reason he is so respected.
- With enough dedication, you can finish the course in six months.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- She shows great dedication to her job.
- You need dedication if you want to be a doctor.
- His dedication helps the team win games.
- With dedication, you can reach your goal.
- Their success comes from hard work and dedication.
Daiktavardis
B2
entity
2
short message saying who a work is for
The short text in a book, song, or other work that says who it is for or who it honors.
Vartosenos šablonas:
a dedication to [someone]
Dažna klaida:
Learners may confuse this meaning with the general idea of hard work. In sentences like "I loved the dedication at the start of the book," the word refers to the short text, not to the writer's effort. Look for physical things you can read to identify this sense.
Sinonimai
inscription (A more formal word; can refer to any written note on or in something, not only in books or songs.)
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tribute (Focuses more on the act of honoring someone; not limited to the small written line in a work.)
Antonimai
anonymous (A work released without names or personal notes contrasts with one that includes a dedication naming someone.)
Kolokacijos
book dedication
|song dedication
|dedication page
|write a dedication
|read the dedication
|a dedication to [someone]
Temos
art
|writing
|media
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Pavyzdžiai
- The book’s dedication reads, "To my parents, with love."
- Did you see the sweet dedication to his wife at the front of the novel?
- She asked the singer to include a special dedication to her friend on the radio.
- The film opens with a dedication to the director’s late mentor.
- He wrote a personal dedication on the title page before giving her the book.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- I read the dedication before I start the book.
- The dedication says, "For my children."
- There is a short dedication on the first page.
- He wrote a nice dedication to his teacher.
- The movie has a dedication to the fans at the end.
Daiktavardis
B2
event
3
formal ceremony to open something
A special public event when people officially open or name a new building, statue, or other place.
Vartosenos šablonas:
dedication of [a building/monument]
Dažna klaida:
Learners may think "dedication" in this sense means "party". While there can be a party, a dedication is a formal ceremony with speeches or official acts to open or name something.
Sinonimai
inauguration (A formal and sometimes more official word; often used for buildings or public offices.)
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opening ceremony (Less formal phrase that broadly covers events marking the start of something.)
Antonimai
closing ceremony (Marks the end of something, whereas a dedication marks the beginning or official opening.)
Kolokacijos
dedication ceremony
|attend a dedication
|the dedication of a new building
|statue dedication
|official dedication
|church dedication
Temos
public_life
|culture
|ceremony
|housing
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- The mayor spoke at the dedication of the new community center.
- Hundreds of people attended the dedication ceremony for the war memorial.
- The statue’s dedication will take place next Saturday at noon.
- Invitations were sent out for the library dedication on campus.
- The dedication of the new park was broadcast live on local television.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- They went to the dedication of the new school.
- The dedication ceremony was on Sunday morning.
- Many people came to the park dedication.
- We watched the dedication of the new museum on TV.
- The president gave a speech at the dedication.
Daiktavardis
C1
event
4
religious act of setting apart
A special religious event where a person, place, or thing is given to God in a formal way.
Vartosenos šablonas:
dedication of [a child/a building] to [God]
Dažna klaida:
Learners may mix this religious meaning with the general "hard work" meaning. If the sentence includes words like "church," "temple," "God," or "service," it usually refers to a religious ceremony, not personal effort.
Sinonimai
consecration (A more technical or formal religious term for making something holy for a sacred purpose.)
Antonimai
secularization (Turning something away from religious use contrasts with dedicating it to a religious purpose.)
Kolokacijos
baby dedication
|dedication of the temple
|religious dedication
|dedication service
|dedication of the altar
|dedication to God
Temos
religion
|ceremony
Pavyzdžiai
- The family invited their friends to their baby’s dedication at church.
- The dedication of the new temple drew worshippers from across the region.
- A special dedication service was held to offer the building to God.
- The priest led the dedication of the altar during the evening mass.
- In some traditions, dedication is a public promise to raise a child in the faith.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- They had a baby dedication at their church.
- The dedication of the new temple was very important for the town.
- We went to a dedication service on Sunday.
- The priest did the dedication of the altar.
- In their religion, dedication is a big event.
Daiktavardis
formal
B2
action
5
act of dedicating a work
The formal act of saying that a book, song, or other work is for a special person.
Vartosenos šablonas:
the dedication of [a work] to [someone]
Dažna klaida:
This meaning is close to the "dedication" text itself (sense 2). Here, the focus is on the action or decision (the dedication of a work), not on the short written line you see on the page.
Sinonimai
commemoration (Focuses on honoring someone's memory; not limited to artistic works but similar in spirit.)
Antonimai
withdrawal of dedication (The act of formally removing or canceling a dedication is the opposite of making one.)
Kolokacijos
the dedication of the book
|formal dedication
|public dedication
|dedication of the piece to [someone]
|announce the dedication
|change the dedication
Temos
art
|writing
|formal
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Pavyzdžiai
- The dedication of the novel to his late brother was announced at the launch event.
- She explained that the dedication of the piece to her teacher was deeply personal.
- After their argument, he regretted the dedication of the album to his former partner.
- The dedication of the report to frontline workers was a symbolic gesture of thanks.
- The publisher questioned the dedication of the book to a controversial figure.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The dedication of the book to his mother was very touching.
- They talked about the dedication of the film to the director’s friend.
- He changed the dedication of his song to another person.
- The dedication of the poem to her teacher made her cry.
- We heard about the dedication of the music to the victims.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
dedication
IPA
GB/dˌɛdɪkˈeɪʃən/
US/dˌɛdɪkˈeɪʃən/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
ded - ic - a - tion (4 skiemenys)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Žodžio formos
Noun
- Base: dedication
- Plural: dedication, dedications
Žodžių šeima
Posakiai
book dedication
1/bˈʊk dˌɛdɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
dedication text in a book
The short line in a book that says who the book is for.
Pavyzdžiai
- The book dedication reads, "For my grandparents."
- She cried when she saw the book dedication to her on the first page.
dedication ceremony
1/dˌɛdɪkˈeɪʃən sˈɛɹɪmˌoʊni/
fixed phrase
formal event to open something
A special public event where a building, statue, or other place is officially opened or named.
Pavyzdžiai
- The dedication ceremony for the new bridge will be held on Friday.
- Hundreds of people attended the dedication ceremony of the monument.
dedication page
1/dˌɛdɪkˈeɪʃən pˈeɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
page showing the dedication
The page in a book where the short message (dedication) is printed.
Pavyzdžiai
- The dedication page comes right after the title page.
- He flipped to the dedication page to see who the novel was for.
hard work and dedication
1/hˈɑɹd wˈɚk ˈænd dˌɛdɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
strong effort plus commitment
Working a lot and caring strongly about your goal.
Pavyzdžiai
- With hard work and dedication, she built a successful business.
- The coach said that hard work and dedication are more important than talent.
lack of dedication
1/lˈæk əv dˌɛdɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
not enough commitment
Not having enough care or hard work for something.
Pavyzdžiai
- His lack of dedication was clear from his poor attendance.
- The project failed because of a lack of dedication from the team.
show dedication
1/ʃˈoʊ dˌɛdɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
demonstrate strong commitment
To act in a way that makes people see you are very committed.
Pavyzdžiai
- Volunteers who show dedication will be given more responsibility.
- He really showed dedication by coming in early every day.
song dedication
1/sˈɔŋ dˌɛdɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
saying a song is for someone
Words that say a song is for a special person.
Pavyzdžiai
- The DJ read out a song dedication from a listener to her boyfriend.
- He made a song dedication to his parents at the concert.
through hard work and dedication
1/θɹˈu hˈɑɹd wˈɚk ˈænd dˌɛdɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
by effort and commitment
Because you worked hard and stayed very committed.
Pavyzdžiai
- She became a top player through hard work and dedication.
- They improved their English through hard work and dedication, not luck.
total dedication
1/tˈoʊtəl dˌɛdɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
complete commitment
Giving all your time and energy to something.
Pavyzdžiai
- Success at this level requires total dedication.
- Her total dedication to her patients is inspiring.
with dedication
1/wˈɪθ dˌɛdɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
in a very committed way
In a way that shows you are very serious and work very hard.
Pavyzdžiai
- She approaches every task with dedication.
- If you study with dedication, you will see results.