dedicate implies solemn and exclusive devotion to a sacred or serious use or purpose.

DEDICATE definition: to set apart and consecrate to a deity or to a sacred purpose. See examples of dedicate used in a sentence.

If you dedicate a book, play, performance, etc., to someone or something, you say publicly that it is in honor of that person or thing:

To be successful takes hard work and dedication. If someone dedicates something such as a book, play, or piece of music to you, they mention your name, for example in the front of a book or when a piece …

dedicate /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪt/ vb (transitive) (often followed by to) to devote (oneself, one's time, etc) wholly to a special purpose or cause; commit wholeheartedly or unreservedly

1. to set apart and consecrate to a deity or sacred purpose. 2. to devote wholly to some purpose or person: to dedicate one's life to public service. 3. to offer formally (a book, piece of music, etc.) to a …

Definition of dedicate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

dedicate sth to sb to say that something you have made or done is to show your love or respect for someone:

Nov 2, 2025 · dedicate (third-person singular simple present dedicates, present participle dedicating, simple past and past participle dedicated) (transitive) To set apart for a deity or for religious …

Dedicate definition: To commit (oneself) to a particular course of thought or action.