dedicate implies solemn and exclusive devotion to a sacred or serious use or purpose.

DEDICATE definition: to set apart and consecrate to a deity or to a sacred purpose. See examples of dedicate used in a sentence.

If you dedicate a book, play, performance, etc., to someone or something, you say publicly that it is in honor of that person or thing:

Definition of dedicate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

To be successful takes hard work and dedication. If someone dedicates something such as a book, play, or piece of music to you, they mention your name, for example in the front of a book or when a piece …

1. to set apart and consecrate to a deity or sacred purpose. 2. to devote wholly to some purpose or person: to dedicate one's life to public service. 3. to offer formally (a book, piece of music, etc.) to a …

dedicate /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪt/ vb (transitive) (often followed by to) to devote (oneself, one's time, etc) wholly to a special purpose or cause; commit wholeheartedly or unreservedly

Nov 2, 2025 · dedicate (third-person singular simple present dedicates, present participle dedicating, simple past and past participle dedicated) (transitive) To set apart for a deity or for religious …

DEDICATE meaning: 1 : to officially make (something) a place for honoring or remembering a person, event, etc. often + to; 2 : to decide that (something) will be used for (a special purpose) to use (time, …

to set apart or declare to be for a special use or purpose, as a worthy cause, public benefit, or sacred activities. These funds are dedicated to improving the transportation system. We all must dedicate …