dedicate

²ded·i·cate

verb \ˈde-di-ˌkāt also ˈde-ˌdē-\

ded·i·cat·edded·i·cat·ing

Definition of DEDICATE

transitive verb

1

: to devote to the worship of a divine being; specifically : to set apart (a church) to sacred uses with solemn rites

2

a : to set apart to a definite use <money dedicated to their vacation fund> b : to commit to a goal or way of life <ready to dedicate his life to public service>

3

: to inscribe or address by way of compliment <dedicate a book to a friend>

4

: to open to public use

— ded·i·ca·tor \-ˌkā-tər\ noun

Examples of DEDICATE

1. The new park was dedicated today.
2. <a young attorney who has decided to dedicate her career to helping the poor receive justice>

First Known Use of DEDICATE

15th century

Related to DEDICATE

Synonyms: allocate, consecrate, devote, earmark, give up (to), reserve, save, set by

Related Words: bless, hallow, sanctify; commit, confide, consign, entrust (also intrust); apply, bestow, employ, use

Near Antonyms: ignore, neglect; misapply, misuse

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