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ded·i·cate    Audio Help   [v. ded-i-keyt; adj. ded-i-kit] Pronunciation Key verb, -cat·ed, -cat·ing, adjective
–verb (used with object)
1.to set apart and consecrate to a deity or to a sacred purpose: The ancient Greeks dedicated many shrines to Aphrodite.
2.to devote wholly and earnestly, as to some person or purpose: He dedicated his life to fighting corruption.
3.to offer formally (a book, piece of music, etc.) to a person, cause, or the like in testimony of affection or respect, as on a prefatory page.
4.(loosely) to inscribe a personal signature on (a book, drawing, etc., that is one's own work), usually with a salutation addressing the recipient.
5.to mark the official completion or opening of (a public building, monument, highway, etc.), usually by formal ceremonies.
6.to set aside for or assign to a specific function, task, or purpose: The county health agency has dedicated one inspector to monitor conditions in nursing homes.
–adjective
7.dedicated.
[Origin: 1375–1425; late ME (v. and adj.) < L dédicātus ptp. of dédicāre to declare, devote, equiv. to dé- de- + dicāre to indicate, consecrate, akin to dīcere to say, speak (see dictate)]

—Related forms
ded·i·ca·tor, noun

—Synonyms 1. See devote. 2. commit, pledge, consecrate.
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Main Entry:  dedicate
Part of Speech:  adjective
Synonyms:  consecratory, dedicatory
Source:  Synonym Collection v1.1
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Main Entry:  dedicate
Part of Speech:  noun
Synonyms:  devotion, enthusiasm, faithfulness, consecration, dedication, sanctification
Source:  Synonym Collection v1.1
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Main Entry:  dedicate
Part of Speech:  verb
Synonyms:  anoint, assign, consecrate, devote, direct, donate, enshrine, hallow, honor, inscribe, ordain, pledge, present, sanctify, vow
Source:  Synonym Collection v1.1
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