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dedicated

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/ˈdɛdɪkeɪtɪd/ · ded-i-cat-ed

Being devoted or committed to a particular task, purpose, or person.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Being devoted or committed to a particular task, purpose, or person.

کسی خاص کام، مقصد یا شخص کے لئے وقف یا مختص ہونا۔

مُنتَخَب

muntakhab

Synonyms

committeddevotedloyalمخلصمحبوفادار

Antonyms

indifferentapatheticuncommittedبے پرواہلاپرواہغیر متعہد

Common Collocations

  • dedicated team
  • dedicated effort
  • dedicated service

Example Sentences

She is dedicated to improving her skills in painting.

وہ اپنی پینٹنگ کی مہارت کو بہتر بنانے کے لئے وقف ہیں۔

Woh apni painting ki maharat ko behtar banane ke liye waqf hain.

He has dedicated his life to helping others.

اس نے دوسروں کی مدد کرنے کے لئے اپنی زندگی وقف کر دی ہے۔

Us ne doosron ki madad karne ke liye apni zindagi waqf kar di hai.

The book is dedicated to all the teachers who inspire us.

یہ کتاب ان تمام اساتذہ کے نام وقف کی گئی ہے جو ہمیں متاثر کرتے ہیں۔

Yeh kitaab un tamaam asatza ke naam waqf ki gayi hai jo humein mutasir karte hain.

Easily Confused With

dedicative:While 'dedicated' refers to being committed, 'dedicative' pertains to something intended for a dedication, such as a book or performance.

Word Family

dedicate
verbوقف کرنا
dedication
nounوقف

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of dedicating a day to a special person or cause.

Imagine a trophy dedicated to a champion athlete.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خواب دیکھتا ہوں میں، اپنے وعدے کا وفادار ہوں میں

Khawab dekhta hoon main, apne wadae ka wafadar hoon main

I dream of being true to my promise.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پھر اپنا دیا ہوا وعدہ نہ بھولیں

Phir apna diya hua wada na bhoolain

Do not forget the promise you made.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "dedicare" — to consecrate, devote

First known use: 15th century

The term evolved in Middle English, derived from Latin, and has been used since the 15th century to imply commitment to a cause or task.