Main Entry: ²ded·i·cate

Pronunciation: \ˈde-di-ˌkāt also ˈde-ˌdē-\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): ded·i·cat·ed; ded·i·cat·ing

Date: 15th century

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

synonyms see devote

— ded·i·ca·tor \-ˌkā-tər\ noun