dedicate

ded·i·cate  (dd-kt)

tr.v. ded·i·cat·ed, ded·i·cat·ing, ded·i·cates

1. To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate.

2. To set apart for a special use: dedicated their money to scientific research.

3. To commit (oneself) to a particular course of thought or action: dedicated ourselves to starting our own business. See Synonyms at devote.

4. To address or inscribe (a literary work, for example) to another as a mark of respect or affection.

5.

a. To open (a building, for example) to public use.

b. To show to the public for the first time: dedicate a monument.

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[Middle English dedicaten, from Latin ddicre, ddict- : d-, de- + dicre, to proclaim; see deik- in Indo-European roots.]

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dedi·cator n.

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dedicate

Verb

[-cating, -cated]

1. to devote (oneself or one's time) wholly to a special purpose or cause

2. to inscribe or address (a book, piece of music, etc.) to someone as a token of affection or respect

3. to play (a record) on radio for someone as a greeting

4. to set apart for sacred uses [Latin dedicare to announce]

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	dedicate - give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; "She committed herself to the work of God"; "give one's talents to a good cause"; "consecrate your life to the church" devote, commit, consecrate, give vow, consecrate - dedicate to a deity by a vow give - offer in good faith; "He gave her his word" rededicate - dedicate anew; "They were asked to rededicate themselves to their country" apply, employ, use, utilise, utilize - put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose; "use your head!"; "we only use Spanish at home"; "I can't use this tool"; "Apply a magnetic field here"; "This thinking was applied to many projects"; "How do you utilize this tool?"; "I apply this rule to get good results"; "use the plastic bags to store the food"; "He doesn't know how to use a computer" sacrifice, give - endure the loss of; "He gave his life for his children"; "I gave two sons to the war" apply - apply oneself to; "Please apply yourself to your homework"
	2.	dedicate - open to public use, as of a highway, park, or building; "The Beauty Queen spends her time dedicating parks and nursing homes" inaugurate, kick off - commence officially
	3.	dedicate - inscribe or address by way of compliment; "She dedicated her book to her parents" inscribe - address, (a work of literature) in a style less formal than a dedication render, give - bestow; "give homage"; "render thanks"
	4.	dedicate - set apart to sacred uses with solemn rites, of a church set apart, assign, specify - select something or someone for a specific purpose; "The teacher assigned him to lead his classmates in the exercise"

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dedicate

verb 1. devote, give, apply, commit, concern, occupy, pledge, surrender, give over to

verb 2. offer, address, assign, inscribe

verb 3. consecrate, bless, sanctify, set apart, hallow

Translations

dedicate [ˈdɛdɪkeɪt] vt → dedicar

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dedicate [ˈdɛdɪkeɪt] vt → consacrer [+ book etc]; dédier

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dedicate [ˈdɛdɪkeɪt] vt to dedicate to → widmen +dat

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dedicate [ˈdɛdɪkeɪt] vt → consacrare [+ book etc]; dedicare