Dedicate

Meaning

To dedicate something means to officially give it a particular purpose or to commit yourself to a task, person, or cause.

Common Uses

• Dedicate time – e.g., “She dedicates two hours every day to studying English.”
• Dedicate a book/song/building – e.g., “He dedicated his novel to his mother.”
• Dedicate yourself to a goal – e.g., “They dedicated themselves to environmental protection.”

Example Sentences

Synonyms

Devote, commit, assign, consecrate, pledge

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