v.
Pronunciation: ' de-di- ˌ k ā t also ' de- ˌ d ē -
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: -cat · ed ; -cat · ing
Date: 15th century
1 : to devote to the worship of a divine being specifically : to set apart (a church) to sacred uses with solemn rites
2 a : to set apart to a definite use <money dedicated to their vacation fund> b : to commit to a goal or way of life <ready to dedicate his life to public service>
3 : to inscribe or address by way of compliment < dedicate a book to a friend>
4 : to open to public use
synonyms see DEVOTE
– ded · i · ca · tor \ - ˌ k ā -t ə r \ noun