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.

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Museums dedicated to film and television and their cultural significance are no rarity in the United States. Jonathan M. Pitts, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2025 Nellie, a miniature bull terrier, lives in the U.K. with her owners, who have a TikTok account dedicated to her: @nellie_the_mini_bully. Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025 Swedish brands Eton and Tretorn recently partnered on a capsule collection dedicated to the history of tennis, blending elements of classic tailoring and sportswear. Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 Worries that Iran would attempt to close off the Strait of Hormuz in some capacity appear to have subsided with the ceasefire, but security agencies dedicated to maritime risk assessment remain cautious. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 26 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for dedicate to

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“Dedicate to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dedicate%20to. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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