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

The first is dedicated to building the character; the other to its ripening and expansion. —Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025

SeaWorld San Diego is dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of, and connection to, the magnificent orcas, and to promoting conservation. —Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025

Meanwhile, early adopters like the United Arab Emirates have established national AI strategies and even ministerial roles dedicated to AI. —Darshan Tiwari, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025

Founded in 2014, Cabana is a biannual magazine and retailer dedicated to home decor and tableware. —Miles Socha, Footwear News, 4 June 2025

Rhymes for dedicate to

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