dedicate

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dedicate

The mayor will dedicate the new community park this afternoon.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To devote wholly and earnestly to a specific purpose, person, or cause: To commit oneself or something completely to a particular aim or activity.
    • To inscribe or address (a book, piece of music, etc.) as a tribute to someone: To formally offer a creative work to a person as a mark of respect or affection.
    • To set apart for a sacred or solemn purpose: To formally declare something, like a building or monument, as being reserved for a particular use, often in a ceremony.
Examples of Usage
  • Verb:
    • She decided to dedicate her life to helping the poor.
    • The author dedicated his first novel to his mentor.
    • The chapel was dedicated to Saint Francis in a special ceremony.
Advanced Usage

  • "to dedicate oneself to something": To commit one's time, energy, or effort completely to a task or goal.

    • He dedicated himself to mastering the violin.

  • "dedicated to": Used as an adjective phrase to describe something intended for a specific purpose or person.

    • This museum wing is dedicated to modern art.
Variants and Related Words

  • Dedication (n): The quality of being committed to a task or purpose; the action of dedicating.

    • Her dedication to her students is admirable.

  • Dedicated (adj): Wholly committed to a particular purpose or cause; designed for a specific use.

    • He is a dedicated teacher.
    • A dedicated server for online gaming.
Synonyms
  • Devote: To give all or most of one's time or resources to something.
  • Consecrate: To make or declare something sacred.
  • Commit: To pledge or bind to a certain course.
Related Phrases
  • Dedicate time to: To allocate a specific amount of time for an activity.
    • You need to dedicate time to practicing every day.
Related Idioms
  • Dedicate one's heart and soul to: To be completely and passionately devoted to something.
    • She dedicated her heart and soul to the community project.
dedicate

The mayor will dedicate the new community park this afternoon.

Verb
  1. set apart to sacred uses with solemn rites, of a church
  2. inscribe or address by way of compliment
    • She dedicated her book to her parents
  3. open to public use, as of a highway, park, or building
    • The Beauty Queen spends her time dedicating parks and nursing homes
  4. give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
    • She committed herself to the work of God
    • give one's talents to a good cause
    • consecrate your life to the church

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