verb
-cates; -cated; -cating
[+ obj] :to officially make (something) a place for honoring or remembering a person, event, etc.
dedicate to
[phrasal verb]
dedicate (something) to (something) :to decide that (something) will be used for (a special purpose) :to use (time, money, energy, attention, etc.) for (something)
dedicate (something) to (someone) :to say that (a book, song, etc.) was written or is being performed to honor or express affection for (someone)