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to dedicate
01
to give all or most of one's time, effort, or resources to a particular activity, cause, or person
Transitive: to dedicate one's time or resources to a goal
Example
He dedicated his energy to mastering a new skill.
She wants to dedicate her life to environmental conservation.
She decided to dedicate her weekends to volunteering at the local animal shelter.
02
to officially make something available for the public to use
Transitive: to dedicate a building or area
Example
The mayor dedicated the playground for local families.
They dedicated the library after years of planning and construction.
The city will dedicate the new park next month.
03
to formally declare a building, like a church, as sacred and devoted to a deity or saint
Transitive: to dedicate a building | to dedicate a building to a saint or deity
Example
The bishop will dedicate the new building this Sunday.
The monastery was formally dedicated to serve the divine purpose.
The community plans to dedicate the monument to their saint.
04
to formally name someone in recognition or honor in a book, artwork, or performance
Transitive: to dedicate a book or work of art to sb
Example
The composer dedicated the symphony to his mentor.
The poet dedicated her collection to her best friend.
She dedicated her novel to her parents for their support.
Example
He dedicated his energy to mastering a new skill.
She wants to dedicate her life to environmental conservation.
She decided to dedicate her weekends to volunteering at the local animal shelter.
He chose to dedicate his career to advancing sustainable energy solutions.
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