dedicate

verbs

give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

"She committed herself to the work of God"; "give one's talents to a good cause"; "consecrate your life to the church"

commit, consecrate, dedicate, devote, give

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open to public use, as of a highway, park, or building

"The Beauty Queen spends her time dedicating parks and nursing homes"

dedicate

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commence officially

inscribe or address by way of compliment

"She dedicated her book to her parents"

dedicate

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bestow

"give homage"; "render thanks"

set apart to sacred uses with solemn rites, of a church

dedicate

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select something or someone for a specific purpose

"The teacher assigned him to lead his classmates in the exercise"