dedicate in WordNet English dictionary

1. give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
   "She committed herself to the work of God"; "give one's talents to a good cause"; "consecrate your life to the church"
   give  dedicate  consecrate  commit  devote 
   
2. set apart to sacred uses with solemn rites, of a church
   dedicate 
   
3. inscribe or address by way of compliment
   "She dedicated her book to her parents"
   dedicate 
   
4. open to public use, as of a highway, park, or building
   "The Beauty Queen spends her time dedicating parks and nursing homes"
   dedicate