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dedicate

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "dedicate" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

3 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
3syllables

dedicate

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

dedicate is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, dedicate is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdedicate

1verb
  • To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate.
  • To set apart for a special use

    Example: "dedicated their money to scientific research."

  • To commit (oneself) to a particular course of thought or action

    Example: "dedicated ourselves to starting our own business."

  • To address or inscribe (a literary work, for example) to another as a mark of respect or affection.
  • To open (a building, for example) to public use.
  • To show to the public for the first time

    Example: "dedicate a monument."

1adjective
  • Dedicated; set apart; devoted; consecrated.
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