dedicate

ded-i-cate · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

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

  2. 2.

    To inscribe or address a book, song, or other work to someone as a mark of respect or affection.

  3. 3.

    To formally open or inaugurate a building or monument with a ceremony.

  4. 4.

    To set apart for a sacred purpose; to consecrate.

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Etymology

From Latin dedicare meaning "to proclaim, devote, consecrate," composed of de- "away" and dicare "to proclaim, dedicate," related to dicere "to say."