dedicate
Set apart solemnly
To dedicate something is to set it apart for a particular purpose or person.
You dedicate a book to someone by inscribing their name at the front.
You dedicate a building by formally opening it for its intended use.
To dedicate yourself to a task is to commit fully: She dedicated her life to medicine.
A dedicated person shows unwavering commitment; dedicated equipment serves only one function.
Binding promise given
allocate · assign · earmark · invest · entrust · bind · obligate · reserve
Reduced, potent form
prioritize · channel · direct · fixate · center · single-mindedness · determination · perseverance
Offering of respect
- memorialThing preserving remembrance
- commemorateHonor the memory of
- name afterTitle honoring someone
- christenBestow a name ceremonially
inscribe · memorialize · celebrate · recognize · acknowledge · salute · testimonial · in honor of
Faithful commitment to another
- allegianceLoyalty owed to authority
- faithfulnessDevoted loyalty maintained
- fidelityLoyalty or exactness
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
steadfastness · constancy · ardor · zeal · passion · attachment · fealty · adherence
Formal beginning ceremony
- unveilingAct of first revealing
- christeningCeremony naming a child
- openingGap or start
- ribbon-cuttingCeremonial opening event
groundbreaking · blessing · ordination · installation · induction · launching · commissioning · cornerstone
pledge
Binding promise given
commit · allocate · assign · earmark · invest · entrust · bind · obligate · reserve · designate
concentrate
Reduced, potent form
commit · prioritize · channel · direct · fixate · center · single-mindedness · determination · perseverance · diligence
tribute
Offering of respect
- memorialThing preserving remembrance
- commemorateHonor the memory of
- name afterTitle honoring someone
christen · inscribe · memorialize · celebrate · recognize · acknowledge · salute · testimonial · in honor of · enshrine
loyalty
Faithful commitment to another
- allegianceLoyalty owed to authority
- faithfulnessDevoted loyalty maintained
- fidelityLoyalty or exactness
commitment · steadfastness · constancy · ardor · zeal · passion · attachment · fealty · adherence · earnestness
inauguration
Formal beginning ceremony
- unveilingAct of first revealing
- christeningCeremony naming a child
- openingGap or start
ribbon-cutting · groundbreaking · blessing · ordination · installation · induction · launching · commissioning · cornerstone · benediction
- acknowledgmentsacknowledgment, acknowledgement, acknowledgments, acknowledgment, gratitude
- perseverancepersist, never give up, tenacity, hang in there, endurance
- engageengage, immerse, delve, dive, plunge
- pledgesvow, promise, I promise, wedding vows, I vow
- worship verbspray, bless, anoint, baptize, ordain
- action verbsrun, jump, chase, grab, climb
dedicateabandon
Leave behind permanently
neglect · ignore · forsake · desert · give up on
- dedication ceremonyFormal opening celebration
- dedication songSong requested for another
- dedication speechFormal address at consecration
- dedicated serversComputing resources for one user
- dedicated lanesPathways for exclusive use
- dedicated professionalOne committed to their field
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