What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
dedicate
Example
I want to dedicate this song to my parents who have always supported me. [dedicate: verb]
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The author dedicated her book to her late grandfather. [dedicated: past tense]
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The city council decided to dedicate the new park to the memory of the founder. [dedicate: verb]
devote
Example
She devoted her life to helping others. [devoted: past tense]
Example
He is devoted to his family and spends all his free time with them. [devoted: adjective]
Example
I want to devote more time to learning a new language. [devote: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Dedicate and devote are both commonly used in everyday language, but dedicate is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between dedicate and devote?
Both dedicate and devote can be used in formal or informal contexts, but dedicate is generally considered more formal than devote.
