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

It’s dedicated to shining a light on women’s stories, supporting their growth, and making sure they’re seen, not just on stage, but behind the scenes, in boardrooms, and anywhere decisions are being made. —Mecca Pryor, Essence, 26 Nov. 2025

That gap is what institutions like Projeto Paradiso, a nonprofit dedicated to developing Brazilian talent and screenwriting, aim to fill. —Caio Delcolli, IndieWire, 26 Nov. 2025

Sunday brunch is not to be missed—the buffet spans multiple rooms and includes a cold seafood bar, southern specialties, and an entire room dedicated to desserts. —Rebecca Deurlein, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025

Both Wynn and Encore have dedicated spa areas, beauty salons, and gyms, totaling 106,000 square feet dedicated to wellness. —David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2025

Rhymes for dedicate to

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou