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

Many states are offering the chance to impact conservation and wildlife as well, through ballot measures focused on things like dedicating more money to habitat protection or mitigating the impacts of climate change. — Neel Dhanesha, Vox, 23 Oct. 2026

The Duo’s inner screen is best used when dedicating the whole thing to a single app like Netflix. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026

Stiles performed last during DWTS’ live show on Tuesday, dedicating her contemporary routine to the late Heath Ledger, who died in January 2008 following an accidental overdose. — Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2026

Maura Higgins is dedicating her dance to the entire nation of Ireland. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026

Stiles is dedicating a dance to Ledger on Dancing With the Stars. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 20 Oct. 2026

See what each couple will be performing and dedicating their dances to below. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

While traditional spa retreats still have their place, there’s a case for dedicating an entire trip to being a beginner, then continuing to build those skills at home. — Julia Eskins, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026

The Chicago archdiocese recognized Rubey's work this year by dedicating in his honor a memorial to the lives lost to suicide and their surviving families. — Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026