Dedicate

/ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To devote (time, effort, or oneself) to a particular task or purpose.

She decided to dedicate her life to helping the less fortunate.

To set apart for a specific use, often as a form of honor.

The new library was dedicated to the memory of the town's founder.

To proclaim or name officially for a particular purpose.

The director dedicated the film to his late father.

From Latin dedicatus, past participle of dedicare ('to dedicate, consecrate').

dedicate oneself

To commit oneself completely to a particular activity or purpose.

dedicated follower

A person who shows unwavering commitment to a person or cause.

dedicate a monument

To formally inaugurate a monument in honor of a person or event.

dedication

The act of dedicating something.

dedicator

A person who dedicates something.

dedicatory

Serving to dedicate or make a dedication.

Dedicate to someone or something in a casual, informal context.

I'm gonna dedicate this song to you, bro!