definition of
dedicate

[1] #1 dedicate v. [give, consecrate, commit, devote] 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". wn

[2] #2 dedicate v. open to public use, as of a highway, park, or building; "The Beauty Queen spends her time dedicating parks and nursing homes". wn

[3] #3 dedicate v. inscribe or address by way of compliment; "She dedicated her book to her parents". wn

[4] #4 dedicate v. set apart to sacred uses with solemn rites, of a church. wn