dedicate

Vocabulary Word

Definition

To 'dedicate' is to devote one's effort, time, or resources to a particular task, cause, or person. It's like setting aside time each day specifically to prepare for a presentation.

Examples in Different Contexts

A business leader may dedicate a team to work on a new project, explaining, 'I have dedicated our best resources to ensure the success of this initiative.'

Practice Scenarios

Impact

Scenario:

The plastic issue in our community is getting worse. We need to come up with a plan.

Response:

How about we dedicate the next several weekends to an organized community cleanup?

Tech

Scenario:

Website traffic is unexpectedly high and causing slower response times. We need a solution before peak hours hit again.

Response:

Maybe we can dedicate a new server to handle the website during peak hours.