Dedicate
/ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:13 pts8 letters
Definition of Dedicate
verb
- To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate.
- To set apart for a special use
"dedicated their money to scientific research."
- To commit (oneself) to a particular course of thought or action
"dedicated ourselves to starting our own business."
- To address or inscribe (a literary work, for example) to another as a mark of respect or affection.
- To open (a building, for example) to public use.
adjective
Anagrams of Dedicate
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
d2
e1
d2
i1
c3
a1
t1
e1
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Dedicate
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Dedicate"
Dedicate is a 8-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Dedicate" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "dedicate" is a medium-scoring word.