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| 1. | [ verb ] give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause | |
| Synonyms: | devote commit give consecrate | |
| Examples: | "She committed herself to the work of God" "give one's talents to a good cause" "consecrate your life to the church" |
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| Related terms: | use implement rededicate vow apply sacrifice give dedication commitment consecration idolatry dedication | |
| 2. | [ verb ] inscribe or address by way of compliment | |
| Examples: | "She dedicated her book to her parents" |
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| Related terms: | give inscribe dedication | |
| 3. | [ verb ] open to public use, as of a highway, park, or building | |
| Examples: | "The Beauty Queen spends her time dedicating parks and bursing homes" |
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| Related terms: | inaugurate dedication | |
| 4. | [ verb ] set apart to sacred uses with solemn rites, of a church | |
| Related terms: | assign dedication | |
| Similar spelling: |
dedicated dedication |
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