Definitions
- To give all of one's time, effort, or attention to a particular task or activity. - To commit oneself wholeheartedly to a cause, belief, or person. - To allocate resources or funds for a specific purpose.
- To set aside or consecrate something for a particular purpose or use. - To devote oneself to a particular task or goal. - To express admiration or gratitude towards someone by naming something after them.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve giving time, effort, or resources to a particular purpose or goal.
- 2Both words imply a strong commitment or dedication to something.
- 3Both words can be used in a personal or professional context.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Devote is more commonly used to describe personal commitment, while dedicate is more often used in a formal or public context.
- 2Focus: Devote emphasizes the act of giving oneself fully to a task or activity, while dedicate emphasizes setting something apart for a particular purpose or use.
- 3Object: Devote is often followed by a direct object, while dedicate is often followed by a preposition.
- 4Connotation: Devote can imply sacrifice or hardship, while dedicate can imply honor or respect.
Remember this!
Devote and dedicate are synonyms that both describe a strong commitment to a particular purpose or goal. However, devote emphasizes the act of giving oneself fully to a task or activity, while dedicate emphasizes setting something apart for a particular purpose or use. Additionally, devote is more commonly used in personal contexts, while dedicate is more often used in formal or public contexts.
