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

Proceeds from the whole festival will benefit Public Counsel, the nation’s largest nonprofit public interest law firm dedicated to advancing civil rights, racial and economic justice, and community empowerment through direct legal services, education, and systemic reform. —Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025

New Zealand is currently dedicated to eradicating invasive species that pose a threat to birds by 2050. —Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025

The nonprofit is dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals facing some of life’s most difficult physical, mental, and emotional challenges — such as Autism, PTSD, and Down Syndrome — through meaningful interactions with horses. —Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025

In 2024, just hours after unveiling a mural dedicated to Nova Festival survivor Vlada Patapov, the artwork was damaged. —Gabriele Regalbuto, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025

Rhymes for dedicate to

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