Answer: dedicating

AnswerCrossword Clue
DEDICATINGConsecrating
dedicatingCeremonially assign (a church or other building) to a deity or saint
dedicatingCite (a book or other artistic work) as being issued or performed in someone's honor
dedicatingDevote (something) to a particular subject or purpose
dedicatingDEDICATE, to set apart for a special purpose
dedicatingOpen (a building or other facility) formally for public use
dedicatingDevote (time, effort, or oneself) to a particular task or purpose