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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Furthermore, the 2025 Concours will pay homage to Lincoln Motor Co.’s centennial, and a special class of show cars will be dedicated to classics from 1920 to 1940 that define the brand’s storied history.
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Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
The first Monday of each month is dedicated to government leaders, said Rosie Washington, who’s in charge of Silver Monday.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
Grammys 2025: Everything to Know About Music's Biggest Night
Earlier in the night, a special performance was dedicated to the late Quincy Jones, who died on Nov. 3 at age 91.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Vienna, Austria In Vienna, 45.5% of the city’s land is dedicated to public green space.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 3 Feb. 2025
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Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
The first Monday of each month is dedicated to government leaders, said Rosie Washington, who’s in charge of Silver Monday.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
Grammys 2025: Everything to Know About Music's Biggest Night
Earlier in the night, a special performance was dedicated to the late Quincy Jones, who died on Nov. 3 at age 91.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Vienna, Austria In Vienna, 45.5% of the city’s land is dedicated to public green space.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Dedicate to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dedicate%20to. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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