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Exam: IELTS

dedicate

IPA: /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/

KK: /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To commit something, such as time or resources, to a specific purpose or person, often as a sign of respect or devotion.

Example: She decided to dedicate her life to helping others in need.

dedicated

IPA: /ˈdɛdɪkeɪtɪd/

KK: /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Wholly committed to a specific purpose or cause, showing strong devotion and focus.

Example: She is a dedicated teacher who always goes the extra mile for her students.

dedicatedly

IPA: /ˈdɛdɪkeɪtɪdli/

KK: /ˈdɛdɪkeɪtɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows strong commitment or devotion to a task or purpose.

Example: She worked dedicatedly on her project, putting in extra hours to ensure its success.

dedication

IPA: /ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of committing oneself to a task or purpose, often showing strong loyalty and effort.

Example: Her dedication to her studies helped her achieve excellent grades.

deduce

IPA: /dɪˈdjuːs/

KK: /dɪˈdus/

transitive verb

Definition: To come to a conclusion based on reasoning or evidence; to figure something out by thinking logically about it.

Example: From the clues left at the scene, the detective was able to deduce what had happened.

deducible

IPA: /dɪˈdjuːsəbl/

KK: /dɪˈdjuːsəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be figured out or concluded from information or reasoning.

Example: The answer to the puzzle is deducible from the clues provided.

deduction

IPA: /dɪˈdʌkʃən/

KK: /dɪˈdʌkʃən/

noun

Definition: A conclusion or amount that is taken away from a total, often related to taxes or reasoning.

Example: The tax deduction helped reduce my overall taxable income.

deductively

IPA: /dɪˈdʌktɪvli/

KK: /dɪˈdʌktɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves reasoning from general principles to specific cases.

Example: The scientist approached the problem deductively, starting with a theory and testing it with experiments.

deed

IPA: /did/

KK: /did/

noun

Definition: An action or act, especially one that is notable or significant. It can also refer to a legal document that represents an agreement or transfer of property.

Example: He was recognized for his brave deed during the rescue operation.

transitive verb

Definition: To transfer ownership or rights to someone through a legal document.

Example: The lawyer deeded the property to her clients after the sale was finalized.

deem

IPA: /diːm/

KK: /dim/

intransitive verb

Definition: To have a particular opinion or belief about something.

Example: Many people deem it important to recycle.

transitive verb

Definition: To consider or think of something in a particular way.

Example: The committee deemed the proposal worthy of further discussion.

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