# dedicate vs dedicated

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### dedicate
*verb · IPA /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪt/ · frequency rank #14,733*
To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate.

### dedicated
*adjective · IPA /ˈdɛdɪkeɪtəd/ · frequency rank #2,573*
Devoted; loyal; conscientious.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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