ded|i|cate

ded|i|cate
ded|i|cate «DEHD uh kayt», verb, -cat|ed, -cat|ing, adjective.
–v.t.
1. to set apart for a purpose: »

The land on which the battle of Gettysburg was fought was dedicated to the memory of the soldiers who had died there. The new altar was dedicated at a special service.

 SYNONYM(S): consecrate.
2. to celebrate the opening of (a bridge, institution, meeting, or other function or structure) with an official ceremony.
3. Figurative. to give up wholly or earnestly to some person or purpose: »

A minister or priest is dedicated to the service of God. The doctor dedicated his life to improving hospital care in his community. Marlowe's play is…unrelievedly dedicated to blood and thunder (Newsweek).

 SYNONYM(S): See syn. under devote. (Cf. ↑devote)
4. to address (a book, poem, or other literary or artistic work) to a friend or patron as a mark of affection, respect, or gratitude: »

The author dedicated his book to his teacher.

–adj.
Archaic. dedicated.
╂[< Latin dēdicāre (with English -ate1) proclaim, affirm < dē- + dicāre proclaim < dīcere speak]

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