Dedicatory or Dedication

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Dedicatory or Dedication

Dedicatory or Dedication

I would like to say:

My "dedicatory / dedication" for her is: You are the best friend in the world

I don´t know which one is the right one

Please help

Thanks

Ana

10 Nov 2016

Jayho

Hi Ana

The usual format for a written inscription is:

This dedication is for [name]: You are my best friend in the world

and

I dedicate this [book/poem etc] to [name]: You are my best friend in the world.

In speaking, you could use the first option.

�My� dedication doesn�t sound natural and the word �dedicatory� is definitely not common usage.

I hope this is of some help to you.

Cheers

Jayho

10 Nov 2016

It helps a lot! Thanks a million, Jayho!

11 Nov 2016