ded·i·cate /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪt/
1. 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"
synset: give, dedicate, consecrate, commit, devote
2. open to public use, as of a highway, park, or building; "The Beauty Queen spends her time dedicating parks and nursing homes"
synset: dedicate
3. inscribe or address by way of compliment; "She dedicated her book to her parents"
synset: dedicate
4. set apart to sacred uses with solemn rites, of a church
synset: dedicate
Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.
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