| dedication | | |
| n. (attribute) | 1. dedication | complete and wholehearted fidelity. |
| ~ faithfulness, fidelity | the quality of being faithful. |
| n. (event) | 2. dedication | a ceremony in which something (as a building) is dedicated to some goal or purpose. |
| ~ ceremonial, ceremonial occasion, ceremony, observance | a formal event performed on a special occasion.; "a ceremony commemorating Pearl Harbor" |
| ~ rededication | a new dedication.; "the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem" |
| n. (communication) | 3. commitment, dedication | a message that makes a pledge. |
| ~ subject matter, content, message, substance | what a communication that is about something is about. |
| ~ oath, swearing | a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury. |
| ~ affirmation | (religion) a solemn declaration that serves the same purpose as an oath (if an oath is objectionable to the person on religious or ethical grounds). |
| ~ promise | a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future. |
| ~ assurance, pledge | a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something.; "an assurance of help when needed"; "signed a pledge never to reveal the secret" |
| n. (communication) | 4. dedication, inscription | a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something. |
| ~ photography, picture taking | the act of taking and printing photographs. |
| ~ message | a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled.; "he sent a three-word message" |
| ~ music | an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner. |
| n. (act) | 5. allegiance, commitment, dedication, loyalty | the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action.; "his long commitment to public service"; "they felt no loyalty to a losing team" |
| ~ communalism | loyalty and commitment to the interests of your own minority or ethnic group rather than to society as a whole. |
| ~ consecration | a solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal).; "his consecration to study" |
| ~ cooperation | joint operation or action.; "their cooperation with us was essential for the success of our mission" |
| ~ devotion | commitment to some purpose.; "the devotion of his time and wealth to science" |
| ~ enlistment | the act of enlisting (as in a military service). |
| ~ faith | loyalty or allegiance to a cause or a person.; "keep the faith"; "they broke faith with their investors" |
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