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dedicate

/ dedicate /
verb

Definitions & Examples

verb Sense 1
set apart to sacred uses with solemn rites, of a church
Type of:
assign specify set apart
Derived:
dedication
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 2
inscribe or address by way of compliment
"She dedicated her book to her parents"
Type of:
give render
Kinds of:
inscribe
Derived:
dedication inscription
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody to INFINITIVE
verb Sense 3
open to public use, as of a highway, park, or building
"The Beauty Queen spends her time dedicating parks and nursing homes"
Type of:
inaugurate kick off
Derived:
dedication
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 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"
Type of:
use utilize utilise
Kinds of:
vow consecrate rededicate apply
Derived:
idolatry devotion veneration cultism fan
Verb group:
give sacrifice
Usage Patterns:
Somebody's (body part) ----s
Somebody ----s somebody to INFINITIVE
Somebody ----s VERB-ing
Semantic Complexity
48%
Sense Count
4
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
26
Times Searched
2
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assign specify set apart give render inscribe inaugurate kick off use utilize utilise vow