# dedicate vs delicate

> 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.

### delicate
*adjective · IPA /ˈdɛl.ɪ.kət/ · frequency rank #7,003*
Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.

## Source
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