To make holy; consecrate; sanctify; hallow completely.
To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate.
To open (a building, for example) to public use.
To set apart for a special use
To commit (oneself) to a particular course of thought or action
To address or inscribe (a literary work, for example) to another as a mark of respect or affection.
To show to the public for the first time
One who dedicates themself, or who is dedicated, to the service of some leader, religion, etc.