dedicate

/ˈde-di-kət/

Middle English, from Latin dedicatus, past participle of dedicare to dedicate, from de- + dicare to proclaim, dedicate

adjective

  1. dedicated

verb

  1. to devote to the worship of a divine being; specifically : to set apart (a church) to sacred uses with solemn rites

  2. to set apart to a definite use

  3. to commit to a goal or way of life

devote dedicate consecrate hallow mean to set apart for a special and often higher end. devote is likely to imply compelling motives and often attachment to an objective. dedicate implies solemn and exclusive devotion to a sacred or serious use or purpose.

phrasal verb

  1. to decide that (something) will be used for (a special purpose) : to use (time, money, energy, attention, etc.) for (something)

  2. to say that (a book, song, etc.) was written or is being performed to honor or express affection for (someone)

She dedicates 10 percent of each paycheck to her savings.