Synonyms for

Dedication

Verb / ˌdedʌˈkeɪʃʌn / Another word for dedication — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The quality of being devoted or committed to a task or purpose.

Synonyms & similar words

loyalty inscription commitment allegiance commitment devotion loyalty fidelity faithfulness allegiance steadfastness constancy perseverance determination tenacity resolution purposefulness single-mindedness focus concentration application diligence assiduity sedulousness

Synonyms by register

Formal

commitment devotion allegiance consecration

Informal

stick-to-it-iveness grit heart guts

Literary

fealty steadfastness ardor

Antonyms

neglect apathy indifference laziness disregard treachery

Common collocations

  • dedication to duty
  • dedication to a cause
  • dedication to excellence
  • years of dedication
  • show dedication
  • dedication ceremony
  • dedication and hard work
  • unwavering dedication

Word family

noun dedication
verb dedicate
adjective dedicated

Usage note

Dedication implies a strong commitment to a task or purpose. It is often used in formal contexts to describe commitment to a cause, a person, or a field of study.

Example sentences

  1. Bob's dedication to his job impressed his boss.
  2. The athlete's dedication to training paid off when he won the championship.
  3. Sarah's dedication to her family is admirable.
  4. The teacher's dedication to her students is evident in their progress.
  5. The doctor's dedication to her patients is unwavering.

Quotes

  • Dedication involves making the space to let young ideas take hold; every tree was once a seed and every company was once an idea. - Zephyr Bloch-Jorgensen
  • Without commitment, dedication, and perseverance, dreams will never become a reality. - Bryant H. McGill
  • Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out, in dedication to a goal. - Robert Collier

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