dedicate Definition

dedicate
verb dedicated, dedicating

1. To give or devote (oneself or one's time, money, etc) wholly or chiefly to some purpose, cause, etc.

Thesaurus: appropriate, set aside, allot, consign, apportion, assign; devote, commit, apply, give, donate, offer.
2. To devote or address (a book, piece of music, etc) to someone as a token of affection or respect.
3. To set something apart for some sacred purpose.

Thesaurus: consecrate, bless, sanctify, hallow, anoint.

Derivative: dedicatee
noun

A person to whom something is dedicated.

Etymology: 15c: from Latin dedicare, dedicatum to declare or dedicate.