v.tr.
1. (foll. by to) devote (esp. oneself) to a special task or purpose.
2 (foll. by to) address (a book, piece of music, etc.) as a compliment to a friend, patron, etc.
3 (often foll. by to) devote (a building etc.) to a deity or a sacred person or purpose.
4 (as dedicated adj.) a (of a person) devoted to an aim or vocation; having single-minded loyalty or integrity. b (of equipment, esp. a computer) designed for a specific purpose.
Derivatives:
dedicatee n. dedicative adj. dedicator n. dedicatory adj.
Etymology: L dedicare (DE-, dicare declare, dedicate)