Synonyms of dedicating

dedicating

verb

present participle of dedicate

as in devoting

to keep or intend for a special purpose

a young attorney who has decided to dedicate her career to helping the poor receive justice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• devoting
• saving
• allocating
• reserving
• earmarking
• consecrating
• giving up (to)
• using
• setting apart
• setting aside
• entrusting
• setting by
• blessing
• sanctifying
• committing
• employing
• applying
• confiding
• consigning
• hallowing
• bestowing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignoring
• neglecting
• misusing
• misapplying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dedicating

The Declaration of Independence, often perceived as a tax revolt, explicitly mentions taxes only once among its 27 grievances, dedicating just eight words to the issue. — Joseph Thorndike, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

So dedicating the space entirely to TV-watching is doing it a disservice, says Lindsey Walsh of Lindsey Walsh Interiors. — Madeline Bilis, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026

John Sotter has spent decades doing exactly that, dedicating his professional life to the mission of improving floor safety and reducing the risk of injuries that can alter lives in an instant. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 25 June 2026

Those are the two areas López would be best off dedicating all his time and energy to over the next two years. — John Hollinger, New York Times, 24 June 2026

For traditional art institutions, dedicating gallery space to sports photography is an unconventional. — La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 24 June 2026

Moll recorded several singles in the 1960s and acted steadily through 1970 in films made in Italy, France and Germany before dedicating herself to photography. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2026

Last year, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported that thieves had pried off a bronze plaque dedicating the building to the history of philadelphia from its main entrance. — Christopher Hooks, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026

Don’t be fooled by the small entryway; the position of the building lends itself to dedicating the floors above the lobby to the real scenery. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026