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

But this year should see the 564-foot-tall Tower of Jesus of Christ, the basilica’s 18th and final spire (the 17 shorter ones are dedicated to the 12 apostles, four Evangelists and the Virgin Mary), finished in time for the centenary of architect Antoni Gaudí’s death in June. —Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026

Caregiver Action Network recently created a website dedicated to caring for cognitive and behavioral problems, and launched an online peer-to-peer network to connect caregivers with advocates who offer advice and guidance. —Kat McGowan, NPR, 31 Dec. 2025

All fun and games, this trend recognizes the value in a room dedicated to a sense of pure play. —Jackson Design and Remodeling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025

However, the bulk of his caption was dedicated to his three kids. —Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025

Rhymes for dedicate to

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