Definition of Dedicate

1. Verb. Give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause. "Consecrate your life to the church"

Exact synonyms: Commit, Consecrate, Devote, Give
Specialized synonyms: Consecrate, Vow, Rededicate, Apply
Related verbs: Give, Give, Sacrifice
Generic synonyms: Apply, Employ, Use, Utilise, Utilize
Derivative terms: Commitment, Consecration, Dedication, Dedication, Dedication, Dedication, Devotee, Devotion, Devotion

2. Verb. Open to public use, as of a highway, park, or building. "The Beauty Queen spends her time dedicating parks and nursing homes"
Generic synonyms: Inaugurate, Kick Off
Derivative terms: Dedication

3. Verb. Inscribe or address by way of compliment. "She dedicated her book to her parents"
Specialized synonyms: Inscribe
Generic synonyms: Give, Render
Derivative terms: Dedication

4. Verb. Set apart to sacred uses with solemn rites, of a church.
Generic synonyms: Assign, Set Apart, Specify
Derivative terms: Dedication

Definition of Dedicate

1. p. a. Dedicated; set apart; devoted; consecrated.

2. v. t. To set apart and consecrate, as to a divinity, or for sacred uses; to devote formally and solemnly; as, to dedicate vessels, treasures, a temple, or a church, to a religious use.

Definition of Dedicate

1. to set apart for some special use [v -CATED, -CATING, -CATES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dedicate

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