ded

Meanings

• Verb

  The abbreviation for 'dedicate'. To set apart for a sacred purpose.

  - "They dedicate this building to the memory of their loved ones."
  - "The artist dedicates her latest album to her fans."

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Variants

List of all variants of ded that leads to same result
dead , dead in the water , dead to rights , deader , deadest , deadness , deadnesses , over her dead body , over his dead body , over its dead body , over my dead body , over one's dead body , over our dead bodies , over their dead bodies , over their dead body , over your dead bodies , over your dead body , deads , dead air , dead airs , dead-air space , dead-air spaces , dead bolt , dead bolts , dead-cat bounce , dead duck , dead ducks , dead-end , dead-endedness , dead-endednesses , dead-ended , dead-ending , dead-ends

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Etymology

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From Old French 'dedicacier', from Latin 'dedicare' meaning 'to give over, to devote'.

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Trivia

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1. In ancient Rome, a 'dedicatio' was a formal act of dedicating a temple or other sacred place to the gods.

2. The word 'dedicate' comes from the Latin word 'dedicare', which means 'to give over or surrender'.

3. The term 'dedication' is often used in the title of books, albums, and other creative works to indicate that they are being offered to the public in a formal way.

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Related Concepts

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1. commitment: The act of dedicating oneself to a cause, person, or task.

2. devotion: Deep affection and loyalty to a person, cause, or idea.

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Culture

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In literature, 'ded' is often used metaphorically to describe the act of committing oneself to a cause or idea. In music, a 'dedication' is a song written or performed for someone or something.

How to Memorize "ded"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the act of setting something apart for a sacred purpose.
   - Visualize dedicating an object or space to a cause or person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dedicate' with the idea of commitment or devotion.
   - Think of a time when you dedicated yourself to something and use that memory to help remember the meaning of 'ded'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dedicate' is to Devote Energy Daily And Constantly To Excel' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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