dedicate

/ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/
verb
  1. To give all of your energy, time, or effort to a particular activity, purpose, or person.
    • She decided to dedicate her life to helping others.
    • The team dedicated themselves to winning the championship.
    • He dedicated the entire weekend to finishing his project.
  2. To say that a book, song, performance, or other work is created or performed as a tribute to someone.
    • He dedicated his award speech to his late grandmother.
    • The author dedicated her novel to her parents.
    • The band dedicated their final song to the fans.
  3. To officially open a building, monument, or institution, often with a ceremony.
    • The mayor will dedicate the new library next week.
    • They dedicated a statue in the park to honor the veterans.
    • The school was dedicated in a ceremony attended by hundreds.
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