dedicate
IPA: dˈɛdʌkeɪt
noun
- (chiefly fantasy and paganism) One who dedicates themselves, or who is dedicated, to the service of some leader, religion, etc.
verb
- (transitive) To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate.
- (transitive) To set apart for a special use
- (transitive) To commit (oneself) to a particular course of thought or action
- (transitive) To address or inscribe (a literary work, for example) to another as a mark of respect or affection.
- (transitive) To open (a building, for example) to public use.
- (transitive) To show to the public for the first time
adjective
- (obsolete) Dedicated; set apart; devoted; consecrated.
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Examples of "dedicate" in Sentences
- He decided to dedicate his entire summer to volunteering at the local animal shelter
- She wanted to dedicate her new book to her parents who had always supported her writing
- The athletes train hard and dedicate themselves to their sport in order to achieve success
- We should dedicate more time to spending with loved ones and less time on social media
- The artist chose to dedicate her latest piece to raising awareness about mental health issues
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