Dedicate is an action that involves setting something aside for a special purpose. It can be done in many ways, such as enshrining, applying, inscribing, commemorating, celebrating, consecrating, hallowing, anointing, inaugurating, giving, blessing, vowing, sanctifying, committing, and devoting. ENSHRINE, for example, is to place something in a shrine or other sacred place, while APPLY is to put something into practice or use. INSCRIBE is to write or engrave words or symbols on a surface, while COMMEMORATE is to honor the memory of a person or event. CELEBRATE is to observe an occasion with ceremonies or festivities, while CONSECRATE is to make something holy or set it apart for a religious purpose. HALLOW is to make something holy or sacred, while ANOINT is to CONSECRATE or set apart for a special purpose. INAUGURATE is to induct into office or begin officially, while GIVE is to present voluntarily and without expecting something in return. BLESS is to ask for divine protection, while VOW is to make a solemn promise. SANCTIFY is to make something holy or sacred, while COMMIT is to pledge or bind oneself to a certain course of action. Finally, DEVOTE is to dedicate or set apart for a particular purpose.