What is the meaning of dedicate?

verb

  • Give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause.
    • usage: "She committed herself to the work of God"; "give one's talents to a good cause"; "consecrate your life to the church"
  • Open to public use, as of a highway, park, or building.
    • usage: "The Beauty Queen spends her time dedicating parks and nursing homes"
  • Inscribe or address by way of compliment.
    • usage: "She dedicated her book to her parents"
  • Set apart to sacred uses with solemn rites, of a church. .
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