English word dedicate comes from Latin dico, Latin de- (De-.), English de
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| dico | Latin (lat) | I appropriate to, devote to, assign to, set apart for.. I consecrate, deify.. I dedicate, devote. |
| de- | Latin (lat) | De-. |
| de | English (en) | (Northumbria) To do. Pronunciation spelling of , representing African American Vernacular English. |
| dedico | Latin (lat) | I commit to. I dedicate. I proclaim. |
| dedicatus | Latin (lat) | |
| dedicate | English (en) | (obsolete) Dedicated; set apart; devoted; consecrated. (transitive) To address or inscribe (a literary work, for example) to another as a mark of respect or affection.. (transitive) To commit (oneself) to a particular course of thought or action. (transitive) To open (a building, for example) to public use.. (transitive) To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate.. [...] |