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Vocabulary of The Day- 28 September

“Vocabulary of the Day” is a daily feature by Adda247 designed to improve candidates’ English proficiency and strengthen their performance in competitive exams. Each day, a word is selected from a newspaper, followed by its meaning, usage examples, synonyms, antonyms, a practice question, and similar-sounding words with different meanings. This initiative makes vocabulary building easier, enhances language skills, and supports candidates in excelling in the English Language section.

Dedicate

Meaning: To give all your energy, time, efforts, etc. to something.

Hindi Meaning: किसी काम में अपनी शक्ति, समय आदि लगाना

Newspaper: The Indian Express

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Use of the Word:

Three new supercomputers, installed at premier scientific institutions in Delhi, Pune, and Kolkata, to boost research in the fields of astronomy, medicine, and high-energy physics, were dedicated to the nation by the Prime Minister.

Synonyms: Devote (समर्पित)

Antonyms: Withhold (रोक लेना)

Q. Which of the following is an antonym of the word Dedicate?

a) Pledge

b) Commit

c) Snatch

d) None of the above

Similar Sounding Words with Different Meaning:

  • Soar: ऊंची उड़ान भरना
  • Sore: पीड़ादायक

Ans. c): Snatch

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What is the meaning for the Vocabulary of The Day, "Dedicate"?

The meaning for the Vocabulary of The Day, "Dedicate" is to give all your energy, time, efforts, etc. to something.