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Definition dedicate in British English

dedicate verb

verb
/ˈdedɪkeɪt/
1

to spend your time and effort doing something

Example

Andy wants to dedicate more time to his hobbies.

Example

This woman has dedicated her whole life to helping others.

Example

He dedicated himself to academic work.

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2

to say at the beginning of something such as a book or song that it has been written for a person you love or admire

Example

Lynne has dedicated the novel to her friend Norma.

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2.1

to say at an official ceremony that a new building will have a special connection with a particular person as a sign of admiration or respect for them

Example

a church dedicated to Saint Francis

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3

to use space, time, or money for a particular thing

Example

The newspaper dedicated three whole pages to pictures of the princess.

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Definition dedicate in British English