dedicate (Meaning)

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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

Webster

dedicate (p. a.)

Dedicated; set apart; devoted; consecrated.

Webster

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.

dedicate Sentence Examples

  1. He decided to dedicate his life to serving the underprivileged communities.
  2. The author wanted to dedicate her latest book to her late grandmother.
  3. They chose to dedicate a memorial in honor of the fallen soldiers.
  4. The athlete decided to dedicate his next victory to his coach who believed in him from the start.
  5. She wanted to dedicate more time to her passion for painting.
  6. The company decided to dedicate a portion of its profits to environmental conservation efforts.
  7. The teacher planned to dedicate extra hours to help struggling students improve their grades.
  8. The musician wanted to dedicate a song to his loyal fans at the concert.
  9. They decided to dedicate a plaque to commemorate the historical significance of the site.
  10. 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.