Dedicate Definition & Meaning
dedicate
- verb
- give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; "She committed herself to the work of God"; "give one's talents to a good cause"; "consecrate your life to the church"
- open to public use, as of a highway, park, or building; "The Beauty Queen spends her time dedicating parks and nursing homes"
- inscribe or address by way of compliment; "She dedicated her book to her parents"
- set apart to sacred uses with solemn rites, of a church
"Dedicate" in song lyrics
See how dedicate is used in real songs:
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"Scratch demonstrater attatch that to dedicate"
Cannibal Ox f/ El-P — Ox Out the Cage -
"Here to terrorize anybody who decided they would dedicate"
Little Prince — The Little Prince Song -
"beethoven dedicate"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with dedicate
Usage tips for "dedicate"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "dedicate" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for dedicate to find words that pair well.