Dedicar
Example: Ela decidiu dedicar mais tempo aos estudos este semestre.
Definition
"Dedicar" means to devote or give a portion of time, effort, or resources to a particular task, purpose, or person. For example, in the sentence 'Ela decidiu dedicar mais tempo aos estudos este semestre,' it means she decided to spend more time studying this semester.
Etymology
The word "dedicar" comes from the Latin word 'dedicare,' which means to proclaim or set apart. It evolved in Portuguese to express the act of committing oneself to a task or person. Did you know? The root 'dicare' relates to declaring or dedicating something officially.
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