Dedicate vs. Loyal

Dedicate vs. Loyal — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Dedicate and Loyal

Dedicateverb

(transitive) To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate.

Loyaladjective

Having or demonstrating undivided and constant support for someone or something.

Dedicateverb

(transitive) To set apart for a special use

dedicated their money to scientific research.

Loyaladjective

Firm in allegiance to a person or institution.

Dedicateverb

(transitive) To commit (oneself) to a particular course of thought or action

dedicated ourselves to starting our own business. See Synonyms at devote.

Loyaladjective

Faithful to a person or cause.

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Dedicateverb

(transitive) To address or inscribe (a literary work, for example) to another as a mark of respect or affection.

Loyaladjective

steadfast in allegiance or duty;

loyal subjectsloyal friends stood by him

Dedicateverb

(transitive) To open (a building, for example) to public use.

Loyaladjective

inspired by love for your country

Dedicateverb

(transitive) To show to the public for the first time

dedicate a monument.

Loyaladjective

unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause;

a firm allyloyal supportersthe true-hearted soldier...of Tippecanoefast friends
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Dedicateadjective

(obsolete) Dedicated; set apart; devoted; consecrated.

Dedicateverb

give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause;

She committed herself to the work of Godgive one's talents to a good causeconsecrate your life to the church

Dedicateverb

open to public use, as of a highway, park, or building;

The Beauty Queen spends her time dedicating parks and nursing homes

Dedicateverb

inscribe or address by way of compliment;

She dedicated her book to her parents

Dedicateverb

set apart to sacred uses with solemn rites, of a church