dedicate (ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪt) ![]() | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | ( |
| 2. | ( |
| 3. | ( |
| 4. | to assign or allocate to a particular project, function, etc |
| 5. | to set apart for a deity or for sacred uses; consecrate |
| —adj | |
| 6. | an archaic word for dedicated |
| [C15: from Latin dēdicāre to announce, from dicāre to make known, variant of dīcere to say] | |
| dedica'tee | |
| —n | |
| 'dedicator | |
| —n | |
| dedicatory | |
| —adj | |
| 'dedicative | |
| —adj | |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |