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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All event proceeds are dedicated to support GENYOUth’s commitment to end student hunger in Louisiana and across the country.
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Skyler Caruso, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
In financial media, Forbes and Bloomberg have whole teams dedicated to reporting on the day-to-day fluctuations of the world’s wealthiest people.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
The money will be donated to Andrews' charity, which is dedicated to children with Type 1 diabetes.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
His administration also created new offices, like one dedicated to civil rights and environmental justice at the Environmental Protection Agency.
—Erica L. Green, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
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Skyler Caruso, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
In financial media, Forbes and Bloomberg have whole teams dedicated to reporting on the day-to-day fluctuations of the world’s wealthiest people.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
The money will be donated to Andrews' charity, which is dedicated to children with Type 1 diabetes.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
His administration also created new offices, like one dedicated to civil rights and environmental justice at the Environmental Protection Agency.
—Erica L. Green, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Dedicate to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dedicate%20to. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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