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.
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As a visionary leader and educator, she is dedicated to empowering the next generation of future female leaders.
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Danaya Wilson, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Agathe’s flirty co-worker Félix (Pablo Pauly) enters an excerpt in a competition dedicated to Austen’s legacy.
—Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 21 May 2025
Time is also dedicated to calling forth audience members’ dead ancestors.
—Lania Berger, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 May 2025
Banners dedicated to senior players were also stolen or damaged, the cart used to drag the infield surface was damaged and graffiti was written at various places around the facility.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 20 May 2025
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Danaya Wilson, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Agathe’s flirty co-worker Félix (Pablo Pauly) enters an excerpt in a competition dedicated to Austen’s legacy.
—Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 21 May 2025
Time is also dedicated to calling forth audience members’ dead ancestors.
—Lania Berger, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 May 2025
Banners dedicated to senior players were also stolen or damaged, the cart used to drag the infield surface was damaged and graffiti was written at various places around the facility.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 20 May 2025
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“Dedicate to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dedicate%20to. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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