Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dedicatee
noun
/ˌdɛdɪkəˈtiː/
Definition
A dedicatee is a person to whom a work, such as a book or a piece of music, is dedicated.
Examples
- The author thanked her mother, the dedicatee of her latest book, in the acknowledgments section.
- The musician dedicated his album to his late grandfather, making him the dedicatee of the project.
- As a dedicated teacher, she was honored to be the dedicatee of her student’s graduation speech.
Meaning
The dedicatee is typically acknowledged in a special way by the author or composer, signifying gratitude, admiration, or personal connection.
Synonyms
- honoree
- recipient
- dedicatee
