Past tense of dedicate
regular verb
The past tense of dedicate is dedicated. The past participle is also dedicated.
Forms of dedicate
| Base form (V1) | dedicate /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪt/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | dedicated /ˈdɛdɪkeɪtəd/ |
| Past participle (V3) | dedicated /ˈdɛdɪkeɪtəd/ |
| Present participle | dedicating |
| Third person singular | dedicates |
Dedicated in a sentence
- dedicated their money to scientific research.
- dedicated ourselves to starting our own business.
- All but the most dedicated were put off by the huge task.From the entry put off
- Please give all our dedicated volunteers a hand for their hard work.From the entry give someone a hand
- I would like to salute the many dedicated volunteers that make this project possible.From the entry salute
Meaning of dedicate
- verb To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate.
- verb To set apart for a special use.
- verb To commit (oneself) to a particular course of thought or action.
Questions about the past tense of dedicate
- What is the past tense of dedicate?
- The past tense of dedicate is dedicated.
- What is the past participle of dedicate?
- The past participle of dedicate is dedicated.
- Is dedicate a regular or irregular verb?
- Dedicate is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
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