dedicare

Definitions of dedicare
  1. verb
    set apart to sacred uses with solemn rites, of a church
    synonyms: consacrare
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    adibire, destinare, riservare
    select something or someone for a specific purpose
  2. verb
    dedicate
    synonyms: liquidare
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    type of:
    meditare, pensare, ragionare, riflettere
    use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments
  3. verb
    inscribe or address by way of compliment
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    inscrivere
    address, (a work of literature) in a style less formal than a dedication
  4. verb
    open to public use, as of a highway, park, or building
    synonyms: intitolare
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    inaugurare
    commence officially
  5. verb
    give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
    synonyms: consacrare, darsi, dedicarsi, votare
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    types:
    consacrarsi
    dedicate to a deity by a vow
    type of:
    adoperare, avvalersi, impiegare, servirsi, usare, utilizzare, valersi
    put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
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