dedicate vs specify

dedicate and specify both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
dedicate	No	No	Yes	No
specify	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, specify is a hypernym of dedicate; that is, specify is a word with a broader meaning than dedicate:

Other hypernyms of dedicate include assign, set apart.

dedicate (verb)	specify (verb)
set apart to sacred uses with solemn rites, of a church	design or destine
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause	define clearly
inscribe or address by way of compliment	select something or someone for a specific purpose
open to public use, as of a highway, park, or building	be specific about
	decide upon or fix definitely
	specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
	determine the essential quality of