Dedicate | Mean of dedicate in English Dictionary

/ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪt/

• Verb
• to officially make (something) a place for honoring or remembering a person, event, etc.
1. The new park was dedicated today.
2. The memorial is dedicated to all the soldiers who died in the war.
• to decide that (something) will be used for (a special purpose)
1. She dedicates 10 percent of each paycheck to her savings.
2. He dedicated [=devoted] his life/time to helping the poor. = He dedicated himself to helping the poor. [=he used his time, energy, etc., to help the poor]
3. After graduating from college, he dedicated himself to his career.
• to say that (a book, song, etc.) was written or is being performed to honor or express affection for (someone)
1. She dedicated her first novel to her father.
2. I would like to dedicate this next song to my mother.