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

At the clinic families, will have access to neurological care as well as a social worker dedicated to guiding families to resources such as physical therapy, respite care, eye doctors and dentists. —Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Dec. 2025

Cameron was dedicated to realism, which is why Rubano spent a lot of time doing research and development. —Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025

Complex social creatures Spider monkeys have very similar needs to humans, said Mandy Fischer, wildlife confiscations coordinator for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), a nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of conservation, education, science and recreation for zoos and aquariums. —Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 16 Dec. 2025

Céline van de Loo is project manager, thought leadership at drip by drip, the world’s first NGO dedicated to tackling fashion’s water footprint. —Céline Van De Loo, Sourcing Journal, 16 Dec. 2025

Rhymes for dedicate to

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