dedicate
/ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪt/verb
Middle School
1
To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate.
2
To set apart for a special use.
3
To commit (oneself) to a particular course of thought or action.
4
To address or inscribe (a literary work, for example) to another as a mark of respect or affection.
5
To open (a building, for example) to public use.
6
To show to the public for the first time.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing