dedicate
intermediateB1/ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/ · ded-i-cate
to set apart for a particular purpose; to devote something to a specific person or purpose.
Meanings
to set apart for a particular purpose; to devote something to a specific person or purpose.
کسی مخصوص مقصد کے لئے وقف کرنا؛ کسی چیز کو کسی خاص شخص یا مقصد کے لئے وقف کرنا۔
وقف کرنا
waqf karna
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- dedicate a book
- dedicate time
- dedicate to a cause
Example Sentences
She decided to dedicate her book to her grandmother.
اس نے اپنے کتاب کو اپنی دادی کے نام وقف کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Us ne apne kitaab ko apni daadi ke naam waqf karne ka faisla kiya.
He dedicated his life to serving the community.
اس نے اپنی زندگی کمیونٹی کی خدمت کے لیے وقف کر دی۔
Us ne apni zindagi community ki khidmat ke liye waqf kar di.
The artist dedicated this painting to his mentor.
فنکار نے یہ پینٹنگ اپنے استاد کے نام وقف کی۔
Fankaar ne yeh painting apne ustaad ke naam waqf ki.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'dedicate' as dedicating time and effort to something important.
Visualize a person wrapping a gift and dedicating it to someone special.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کتابوں میں چھپے الفاظ ہوں، میں نے یوں ہی آپ کو پیش کیا ہے
Kitabon mein chhupe alfaaz hain, maine yun hi aap ko pesh kiya hai
Words hidden in books, I have presented to you just like that.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو کام دل سے کیا جائے اس کا پھل میٹھا ہوتا ہے
Jo kaam dil se kiya jaye uska phal meetha hota hai
The fruit of work done with the heart is sweet.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "dedicare" — to declare, devote
First known use: 14th century
The word 'dedicate' has evolved from Latin, through Old French into Middle English, primarily used to imply committing or devoting something to a certain purpose.