as in to devote
to keep or intend for a special purpose
a young attorney who has decided to dedicate her career to helping the poor receive justice
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The rulers were less concerned with international power and more focused on their national status back home, according to the museum, dedicating time and money to stone monuments and statuary as their artistic expression.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
With nearly 20 years of experience working with patients, Lara has dedicated an extraordinary amount of time to helping women get to know the state of their menstrual cycles and hormonal health better.
—Allison Palmer, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
The following day, at Red Rock Resort, Summit attendees dedicated eight hours to crafting actionable strategies for advancing arts education, funding and policy, highlighting the arts’ essential role in U.S. economic growth and workforce development.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2025
Tanveer Jafri said his mother had been disappointed, not only by the lack of accountability but also by the way her fight for justice had been turned against people like Ms. Setalvad, who had dedicated herself to the cause.
—Hari Kumar, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
With nearly 20 years of experience working with patients, Lara has dedicated an extraordinary amount of time to helping women get to know the state of their menstrual cycles and hormonal health better.
—Allison Palmer, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
The following day, at Red Rock Resort, Summit attendees dedicated eight hours to crafting actionable strategies for advancing arts education, funding and policy, highlighting the arts’ essential role in U.S. economic growth and workforce development.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2025
Tanveer Jafri said his mother had been disappointed, not only by the lack of accountability but also by the way her fight for justice had been turned against people like Ms. Setalvad, who had dedicated herself to the cause.
—Hari Kumar, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
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“Dedicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedicate. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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