Basic Details
Word: Dedicate
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To give time, effort, or resources to a particular purpose or person.
Synonyms: Devote, commit, allocate
Antonyms: Neglect, abandon, disregard
Idioms and Phrases
- Dedicating oneself: To commit completely to a task or person. Example: "She is dedicating herself to her studies to achieve her goals."
- Dedicating a book: To give credit to someone in the front of a book. Example: "The author dedicated the book to her mother for her endless support."
Usage Examples
Example 1: He decided to dedicate his weekends to volunteering at the local animal shelter.
Example 2: The artist will dedicate her new painting to the children of the community.
Example 3: They dedicated the concert to raising funds for wildlife conservation.
Fun Fact
The word "dedicate" comes from the Latin word "dedicare," which means to proclaim or to set apart. Initially, it was used in religious contexts, referring to the setting aside of buildings or objects for divine service.
Famous Quote
"Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do." - Pel
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "dedicate" mean?
a) To refuse to help
b) To give time or effort to a purpose
c) To forget about something
d) To ignore a problem
Answer: b) To give time or effort to a purpose
2. Which of these is a synonym of "dedicate"?
a) Allocate
b) Ignore
c) Dismiss
d) Disturb
Answer: a) Allocate
3. Which is an antonym of "dedicate"?
a) Devote
b) Neglect
c) Commit
d) Contribute
Answer: b) Neglect
4. Which sentence uses "dedicate" correctly?
a) He will dedicate his life to helping others.
b) She dedicated her homework to her dog.
c) They dedicated their meal to the musician.
d) I will dedicate food before eating.
Answer: a) He will dedicate his life to helping others.
5. Which idiom refers to fully committing oneself?
a) Losing oneself
b) Dedicating oneself
c) Giving oneself a break
d) Turning one's back
Answer: b) Dedicating oneself
