No. 1,729 in Portuguese
dedicar
"Dedicar" means "to dedicate" or "to devote."
In a sentence
Ela decidiu dedicar seu tempo às causas sociais.
She decided to dedicate her time to social causes.
In this sentence, 'dedicar' is used to express the act of intentionally allocating one's time or effort to a particular activity or cause.
Eu gosto de dedicar algumas horas ao estudo diariamente.
I like to dedicate a few hours to studying daily.
Here, 'dedicar' illustrates a habitual allocation of time for an activity, highlighting regular commitment.
É importante dedicar-se ao trabalho com paixão e perseverança.
It's important to dedicate oneself to work with passion and perseverance.
In this form, 'dedicar-se' reflects the concept of committing oneself deeply to an endeavor, emphasizing personal involvement.
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