specify vs dedicate

specify and dedicate both are verbs.

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

As verbs, dedicate is a hyponym of specify; that is, dedicate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than specify:

Other hyponyms of specify include detail.

specify (verb)	dedicate (verb)
design or destine	set apart to sacred uses with solemn rites, of a church
define clearly	give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
select something or someone for a specific purpose	inscribe or address by way of compliment
be specific about	open to public use, as of a highway, park, or building
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