dedicate

/dˈɛdɪkˌe‍ɪt/

/ˈdɛdəˌkeɪt/

to dedicate

MAIN VERB

to give all or most of one's time, effort, or resources to a particular activity, cause, or person

synonyms : commit

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

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

inscribe or address by way of compliment

Examples

1. He dedicated himself body and soul to the education of young men.

2. She dedicates Thursday afternoons to learning a new language online.

3. The volunteers dedicated themselves heart and soul to helping those in need, selflessly giving their time and energy.

4. If she becomes a nun, she'll dedicate her life to service without being more Catholic than the Pope or looking down on others.