dedicate
Translation
to dedicate, to devote, to commit
Examples
She dedicates her life to helping others.
She dedicates her life to helping others.
He dedicated the book to his parents.
He dedicated the book to his parents.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) dedicate ((sth.)) ((to sb./sth.)) to give something to someone as a sign of respect He dedicated the book to his parents.
((sb.)) dedicate ((oneself/sth.)) ((to sth./-ing)) to give your energy, time, etc. completely to something She dedicates her life to helping others.
Similar Words
Synonyms: devote, commit, consecrate
Etymology
From Latin 'dedicare', from 'de-' (away) + 'dicare' (to proclaim), meaning to set apart by a vow.
Memory Tips
Think of 'dedicating' a song on the radio – you are publicly giving it to someone.