| verb | give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause “She committed herself to the work of God” |
| verb | open to public use, as of a highway, park, or building “The Beauty Queen spends her time dedicating parks and nursing homes” |
| verb | inscribe or address by way of compliment “She dedicated her book to her parents” |
| verb | set apart to sacred uses with solemn rites, of a church |
| adjective | devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose; ; ; - A.Lincoln “a dedicated dancer” |
| adjective | solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high purpose “a life consecrated to science” |
| dedication | noun | a ceremony in which something (as a building) is dedicated to some goal or purpose |
| consecration | noun | a solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal) |
| commitment | noun | the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action |
| devotion | noun | religious zeal; the willingness to serve God |
| devotee | noun | an ardent follower and admirer |