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

Since then, Scott has become one of the world’s leading philanthropists, dedicating a large portion of her fortune to progressive causes, particularly the defense of LGBTQ+ rights and environmental protection. — Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 27 Sep. 2026

Taylor Swift seems to be dedicating one of her new songs to Travis Kelce. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 23 Sep. 2026

But the governor compromised and supported several efforts to work around the caps in recent years, including dedicating $712 million outside of the formal budget system to expand affordable childcare. — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026

Not dedicating, not prioritizing, not committing to funding the mental health services that are necessary under state law and the federal constitution is not an adequate excuse. — Jim Defede, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Laleh Marzban, who won Best Actress in Venice Film Festival’s Orizzonti sidebar, has become the subject of a harsh smear campaign by Islamic Republic state media over comments in her acceptance speech dedicating the prize to the women of Iran. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026

Purdy published her second book in 2026 Since retiring in 2022, Purdy has continued her work as a motivational speaker while dedicating more time to her nonprofit. — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026

To learn more about dedicating a bench to memorialize your pet, contact your city’s parks and recreation department or local shelter. — Yvonne Villasenor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Because there is only so much spectrum to go around as a matter of fundamental physics, governments have historically managed it by issuing exclusive licenses – dedicating certain highways to specific users and telling everyone else to stay off. — Aylin Yener, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026