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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Travelers seeking cultural heritage are rewarded, too, with highlights including an 18th-century glassblowing factory, diverse architecture and a house museum dedicated to the artist and former resident Joan Miró.
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Emilio Parra Doiztua, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten also scored 30 out of 40 for their Foxtrot dedicated to Lisa Ann Walter.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
The last issue came out in 1932, under the direction of his wife, Nelly, dedicated to his memory and produced with the collaboration of active and former members of De Stijl.
—JSTOR Daily, 15 Oct. 2025
The upcoming Doha Film Festival transforms the DFI’s existing Ajyal Film Festival, dedicated to youth and family-friendly cinema, into a more ambitious international event for a broader audience.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
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Emilio Parra Doiztua, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten also scored 30 out of 40 for their Foxtrot dedicated to Lisa Ann Walter.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
The last issue came out in 1932, under the direction of his wife, Nelly, dedicated to his memory and produced with the collaboration of active and former members of De Stijl.
—JSTOR Daily, 15 Oct. 2025
The upcoming Doha Film Festival transforms the DFI’s existing Ajyal Film Festival, dedicated to youth and family-friendly cinema, into a more ambitious international event for a broader audience.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
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