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

Recent Examples on the Web

The organization is a community partner with CRC Paws-Cause, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing temporary care for pets of owners recovering from drug addiction or who are victims of domestic violence. —Lillian Metzmeier, The Courier-Journal, 10 July 2025

The foundation’s 2025 grant award recipient is Kids in the Spotlight, an organization dedicated to empowering foster youth. —Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 10 July 2025

Now the agenda has 18 items, including four legislative items dedicated to relief funding for the Hill Country flooding, flood warning system improvements, strengthening flood emergency communications and natural disaster preparation and recovery. —Rachel Royster july 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2025

In addition, Movistar Plus+ will continue to carry Sony’s AXN channel in its linear lineup, and reintroduce AXN Movies, dedicated to blockbuster films. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 July 2025

Rhymes for dedicate to

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou