1 [U] ~ (to sth) (approving) the hard work and effort that sb puts into an activity or purpose because they think it is important:
hard work and dedication
2 [C] a ceremony that is held to show that a church or other building, or an object, has a special purpose or is special to the memory of a particular person
3 [C] the words that are used at the beginning of a book, piece of music, a performance, etc. to offer it to sb as a sign of thanks or respect
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