/deðiˈkaɾ/
#1707 of 5,000 Core 5000
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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