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dedicate

/ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/
verb
  1. To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate.

  2. To set apart for a special use

    "dedicated their money to scientific research."

  3. To commit (oneself) to a particular course of thought or action

    "dedicated ourselves to starting our own business."

Synonymsdevote, allocate, earmark, behallow, hallow
adjective
  1. Dedicated; set apart; devoted; consecrated.

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