Definitions

1. verb

to give or devote (something, such as time or money) to a particular use or purpose

“She dedicated her life to helping others in need.”

2. verb

to make or declare (something, such as a building or a piece of land) officially available for a particular use or purpose

“The city dedicated the new park to the community.”

3. noun

a person who has been appointed or chosen to be in charge of a particular place or thing, especially a temple or church

“The priest was the dedicate of the church.”

4. noun

a person or thing set apart or devoted to a particular purpose

“The dedicate of the charity is working hard to raise funds.”

5. noun

a musical composition, especially a symphony, written in memory of someone or something

“The dedicate of the symphony was her late husband.”

6. verb

to say or state in a solemn or formal way

“The mayor dedicated the new monument to the fallen soldiers.”

7. verb

to give or apply (a name or a title) officially or formally

“The new hospital was dedicated to the public as ‘St. Mary’s’.”