*dedicate*

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Dedicated; p. pr. & vb. n. Dedicating. ] 1. To set apart and consecrate, as to a divinity, or for sacred uses; to devote formally and solemnly; as, to dedicate vessels, treasures, a temple, or a church, to a religious use. [ 1913 Webster ]

Vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, . . . which also king David did dedicate unto the Lord. 2 Sam. viii. 10, 11. [ 1913 Webster ]

We have come to dedicate a portion of that field as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. . . . But in a larger sense we can not dedicate, we can not consecrate, we can not hallow this ground. A. Lincoln. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To devote, set apart, or give up, as one's self, to a duty or service. [ 1913 Webster ]

The profession of a soldier, to which he had dedicated himself. Clarendon. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. To inscribe or address, as to a patron. [ 1913 Webster ]

He complied ten elegant books, and dedicated them to the Lord Burghley. Peacham.

Syn. -- See Addict. [ 1913 Webster ]

adj. 1. wholly committed to a purpose or cause; as, a dedicated musician.
Syn. -- devoted. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

2. zealous in loyalty or affection; as, dedicated nurses.
Syn. -- devoted. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

3. set apart especially for a higher purpose; as, a life dedicated to science. [ Narrower terms: consecrated (vs. desecrated), consecrate ]
Syn. -- dedicated to(predicate), devoted to(predicate). [ WordNet 1.5 ]