Kilo Lingo

/deðiˈkaɾ/

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Translation

to dedicate, to devote

Word origin

From Latin dedicare ('to proclaim, to consecrate'), from de- plus dicare ('to declare').

Origin
Latin
Root
dedicare
English cognates
dedicate

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular

Examples

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I want to dedicate this prize to my family.

muchas .

He devotes many hours to studying every day.

¿ actualmente?

What do you do for a living at the moment?

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I have worked in teaching for years.

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We are going to devote the weekend to resting.

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This word is part of lesson 35.