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English noun: dedication

1. dedication (attribute) complete and wholehearted fidelity


Broader (hypernym)faithfulness, fidelity

2. dedication (event) a ceremony in which something (as a building) is dedicated to some goal or purpose


Broader (hypernym)ceremonial, ceremonial occasion, ceremony, observance


Narrower (hyponym)rededication

3. dedication (communication) a message that makes a pledge


Synonymscommitment


Broader (hypernym)content, message, subject matter, substance


Narrower (hyponym)affirmation, assurance, oath, pledge, promise, swearing

4. dedication (communication) a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something


Synonymsinscription


Broader (hypernym)message


Domain categorymusic, photography, picture taking

5. dedication (act) the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action


SamplesHis long commitment to public service.
They felt no loyalty to a losing team.


Synonymsallegiance, commitment, loyalty


Broader (hypernym)cooperation


Narrower (hyponym)communalism, consecration, devotion, enlistment, faith









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