Definition of dedicate
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Origin and Etymology of dedicate
Middle English, from Latin dedicatus, past participle of dedicare to dedicate, from de- + dicare to proclaim, dedicate — more at diction
Definition of dedicate
dedicated;
dedicating
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
Examples of dedicate in a Sentence
The new park was dedicated today.
a young attorney who has decided to dedicate her career to helping the poor receive justice
Recent Examples of dedicate from the Web
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AJC: Some people compete with chips on their shoulders, while others dedicate an effort in someone’s honor.
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There are innumerable restaurants throughout the city dedicated to the most important meal of the day.
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Three years later, the university dedicated a first small solar telescope in what would soon become known as Science City.
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Emerson Collective is an organization dedicated to removing barriers to opportunity so people can live to their full potential.
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First and foremost, McGrail is dedicated to keeping Keller the type of community that drew him and other newcomers in the first place.
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On Sept. 8, Boise State dedicated a statue of Smith in front of the Allen Noble Hall of Fame, with the former coach in attendance.
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The first and second floors were primarily dedicated to entertaining.
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Hammond is among the last communities to sign on to the West Lake expansion project, as other communities have questioned the need to dedicate their funds to the endeavor.
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First Known Use of dedicate
15th century
Synonym Discussion of dedicate
devote, dedicate, consecrate, hallow mean to set apart for a special and often higher end. devote is likely to imply compelling motives and often attachment to an objective.
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- devoted his evenings to study
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- dedicated her life to medical research
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- consecrate a church to the worship of God
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- battlegrounds hallowed by the blood of patriots
DEDICATE Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of dedicate for English Language Learners
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: to officially make (something) a place for honoring or remembering a person, event, etc.
DEDICATE Defined for Kids
dedicate
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ded·i·cate
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Definition of dedicate for Students
dedicated;
dedicating
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:to set apart for some purpose :devote
- The land was dedicated as a nature preserve.
2
:to commit to a goal or way of life
- She dedicated her life to finding a cure.
3
:to say or write that something (as a book or song) is written or performed as a compliment to someone
- “We at Flint's only soul station, WAMM, dedicate this song to Daniel, from Wilona.”
- —Christopher Paul Curtis, The Watsons
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