to dedicate
01
ägna, tillägna
to give all or most of one's time, effort, or resources to a particular activity, cause, or person
Transitive: to dedicate one's time or resources to a goal
Exempel
The scientist dedicated years of research to finding a cure for a rare disease.
Forskaren ägde år av forskning för att hitta en bot mot en sällsynt sjukdom.
02
inviga, ägna
to officially make something available for the public to use
Transitive: to dedicate a building or area
Exempel
The mayor dedicated the playground for local families.
Borgmästaren tillägnade lekplatsen åt lokala familjer.
03
inviga, tillägna
to formally declare a building, like a church, as sacred and devoted to a deity or saint
Transitive: to dedicate a building | to dedicate a building to a saint or deity
Exempel
The monastery was formally dedicated to serve the divine purpose.
Klostret var formellt invigt för att tjäna det gudomliga syftet.
04
tillägna, dedicera
to formally name someone in recognition or honor in a book, artwork, or performance
Transitive: to dedicate a book or work of art to sb
Exempel
They dedicated the film to everyone affected by the tragedy.
De tillägnade filmen alla som drabbats av tragedin.
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