■ verb
1》 devote to a subject, task, or purpose: Joan has ~d her life to animals.
2》 address (a book) to a person, as a sign of respect or affection.
↘ceremonially assign (a church or other building) to a deity or saint.
Derivatives
~e noun
dedicator noun
dedicatory adjective
Origin
ME: from L. dedicat- , dedicare 'to devote or consecrate'.