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

March is Women's History Month, a time dedicated to honoring the powerful, inspiring and trailblazing women who have contributed amazing things to our world. —Christopher Murray, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025

The summit will provide student leaders and future policymakers with new tools and seek to build a network dedicated to confronting hate through projects. —Russell Contreras, Axios, 22 Mar. 2025

On the grass beside the front-entrance sidewalk is a relocated plaque dedicated to the five founders of the Dania Beach Improvement Committee, framed by five new palm trees. —Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025

Related Stories: — Russia tests anti-satellite missile and the US Space Force is not happy — US Space Force creates 1st unit dedicated to targeting adversary satellites — Will the US be able to stop Russia's new arsenal of missile defense-piercing nukes? —Josh Dinner, Space.com, 21 Mar. 2025

Rhymes for dedicate to

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