dedicate
Cross references: 1. devote 1. ded.i.cate \'ded-i-k*t\ aj [ME, fr. L dedicatus, pp. of dedicare to dedicate, fr. de- +]dicare to proclaim, dedicate : DEDICATED 2. ded.i.cate \'ded-i-.ka-t\ \-.ka-t-*r\ vt 1: to devote to the worship of a divine being; specif : to set apa rt (a church) to sacred uses with solemn rites 2: to set apart to a definite use 3: to become committed to 4: to inscribe or address by way of compliment 5: to open to public use - ded.i.ca.tor n