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.”

Synonyms: devote, allocate, earmark, behallow, hallow

adjective

1. Dedicated; set apart; devoted; consecrated.