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
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This Friday, Rüfüs Du Sol returned to Coachella on a new stage dedicated to house and techno music’s surging popularity, playing an unreleased track ahead of a forthcoming full-length studio project.
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Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2024
In its first decade, Mama’s Day fundraising was dedicated to serving HIV and AIDS patients.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024
Crowds gather in Ayodhya, India, Jan. 22, 2024, for the opening of a temple dedicated to Hindu deity Lord Ram, a grand event expected to galvanize Hindu voters before India’s general election.
—Aakash Hassan, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Apr. 2024
In this guise, the veteran industry expert is putting his know-how behind a new program called Maso, dedicated to fostering the production of European shorts in tandem with the IDM-Film Commission Südtirol.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 18 Apr. 2024
In fact, having zero plans for several uninterrupted days dedicated to catching up with my oldest friend in a low-key setting was liberating.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
Under the stewardship of Alta Global Group Founder and CEO, Nick Langton, the company has evolved from working with MMA gyms and world class fighters to grow into a technology company dedicated to uniting passion and participation in global combat sports through multiple digital platforms.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
Overdose Lifeline is a statewide Indiana non-profit dedicated to helping individuals, families and communities impacted by substance-use disorders.
—Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Apr. 2024
Kate suggests building a shelf dedicated to catching chicken droppings, keeping the main floor of the coop clean and your sanitation duties a breeze.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2024
In its first decade, Mama’s Day fundraising was dedicated to serving HIV and AIDS patients.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024
Crowds gather in Ayodhya, India, Jan. 22, 2024, for the opening of a temple dedicated to Hindu deity Lord Ram, a grand event expected to galvanize Hindu voters before India’s general election.
—Aakash Hassan, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Apr. 2024
In this guise, the veteran industry expert is putting his know-how behind a new program called Maso, dedicated to fostering the production of European shorts in tandem with the IDM-Film Commission Südtirol.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 18 Apr. 2024
In fact, having zero plans for several uninterrupted days dedicated to catching up with my oldest friend in a low-key setting was liberating.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
Under the stewardship of Alta Global Group Founder and CEO, Nick Langton, the company has evolved from working with MMA gyms and world class fighters to grow into a technology company dedicated to uniting passion and participation in global combat sports through multiple digital platforms.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
Overdose Lifeline is a statewide Indiana non-profit dedicated to helping individuals, families and communities impacted by substance-use disorders.
—Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Apr. 2024
Kate suggests building a shelf dedicated to catching chicken droppings, keeping the main floor of the coop clean and your sanitation duties a breeze.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Dedicate to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dedicate%20to. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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