B2nounworkeducation
US/ˌded.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌded.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
hard work and commitment to a task or purpose; also words in a book saying who it is for
In context
Her dedication to her students is the reason the school gets such good results.
Learning a musical instrument takes years of dedication and practice.
The dedication at the front of the novel simply says 'For my mother'.
Words that go with dedication
noun + preposition
- dedication toThe award recognizes her dedication to public health.
- years of dedicationHis success came after years of dedication.
verb + noun
- show dedicationThe volunteers showed real dedication during the floods.
adjective + noun
- total dedicationBecoming a doctor requires total dedication.
- great dedicationShe has worked with great dedication for thirty years.
noun + noun
- dedication ceremonyA dedication ceremony was held to open the new library.