dedicate to
phrasal verb
dedicated to; dedicating to; dedicates to
1
: to decide that (something) will be used for (a special purpose) : to use (time, money, energy, attention, etc.) for (something)
She dedicates 10 percent of each paycheck to her savings.
He dedicated his life/time to helping the poor.
After graduating from college, he dedicated himself to his career.
2
: to say that (a book, song, etc.) was written or is being performed to honor or express affection for (someone)
She dedicated her first novel to her father.
I would like to dedicate this next song to my mother.
Examples of dedicate to in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Entire Instagram pages have been dedicated to the intricate outfits that pro athletes are choosing for these tunnel looks.
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Essence, 2 May 2024
Also opening in 2025 are parks dedicated to beloved franchises Harry Potter and How to Train Your Dragon, as well as one with a classic monsters theme.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
In a 2011 interview with the Detroit Free Press, Harrison said his time dedicated to sobriety at Synanon was a pivotal moment in his life story.
—Amelia Benavides-Colón, Detroit Free Press, 2 May 2024
National Nurses Week, dedicated to celebrating the contributions of nurses across the country, is quickly approaching.
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 2 May 2024
The designs calls for transforming 18,000 acres now dedicated to ranching and wind farms into a community of 50,000 residents that would grow, over time, to as many as 400,000.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
Marilyn Joi Base's playing card from the OSBI The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has a page on its website dedicated to Joi’s case.
—Nicolás Viñuela, NBC News, 27 Apr. 2024
This Friday, Rüfüs Du Sol returned to Coachella on a new stage dedicated to house and techno music’s surging popularity, playing an unreleased track ahead of a forthcoming full-length studio project.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2024
In its first decade, Mama’s Day fundraising was dedicated to serving HIV and AIDS patients.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024
Essence, 2 May 2024
Also opening in 2025 are parks dedicated to beloved franchises Harry Potter and How to Train Your Dragon, as well as one with a classic monsters theme.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
In a 2011 interview with the Detroit Free Press, Harrison said his time dedicated to sobriety at Synanon was a pivotal moment in his life story.
—Amelia Benavides-Colón, Detroit Free Press, 2 May 2024
National Nurses Week, dedicated to celebrating the contributions of nurses across the country, is quickly approaching.
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 2 May 2024
The designs calls for transforming 18,000 acres now dedicated to ranching and wind farms into a community of 50,000 residents that would grow, over time, to as many as 400,000.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
Marilyn Joi Base's playing card from the OSBI The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has a page on its website dedicated to Joi’s case.
—Nicolás Viñuela, NBC News, 27 Apr. 2024
This Friday, Rüfüs Du Sol returned to Coachella on a new stage dedicated to house and techno music’s surging popularity, playing an unreleased track ahead of a forthcoming full-length studio project.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2024
In its first decade, Mama’s Day fundraising was dedicated to serving HIV and AIDS patients.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024
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“Dedicate to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dedicate%20to. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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