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

Target even launched its own chatbot dedicated to helping consumers find holiday gifts. —Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2026

Notably, the same kids host a show dedicated to tearing down everything their parents stand for. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026

The center offers slopes certified by FIS, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation; facilities dedicated to athletic preparation, and an organizational structure specifically designed to meet the needs of national teams. —Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026

Yes Shawnee — a community group dedicated to advancing attainable housing, among other priorities. —Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for dedicate to

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