dedicate (Meaning)
dedicate (v)
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
open to public use, as of a highway, park, or building
inscribe or address by way of compliment
set apart to sacred uses with solemn rites, of a church
dedicate (p. a.)
Dedicated; set apart; devoted; consecrated.
dedicate (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.
To devote, set apart, or give up, as one's self, to a duty or service.
To inscribe or address, as to a patron.
Synonyms & Antonyms of dedicate
dedicate Sentence Examples
- He decided to dedicate his life to serving the underprivileged communities.
- The author wanted to dedicate her latest book to her late grandmother.
- They chose to dedicate a memorial in honor of the fallen soldiers.
- The athlete decided to dedicate his next victory to his coach who believed in him from the start.
- She wanted to dedicate more time to her passion for painting.
- The company decided to dedicate a portion of its profits to environmental conservation efforts.
- The teacher planned to dedicate extra hours to help struggling students improve their grades.
- The musician wanted to dedicate a song to his loyal fans at the concert.
- They decided to dedicate a plaque to commemorate the historical significance of the site.
- The volunteers chose to dedicate their weekends to helping rebuild communities affected by natural disasters.
FAQs About the word dedicate
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He decided to dedicate his life to serving the underprivileged communities.
The author wanted to dedicate her latest book to her late grandmother.
They chose to dedicate a memorial in honor of the fallen soldiers.
The athlete decided to dedicate his next victory to his coach who believed in him from the start.