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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Galentine’s Day is dedicated to celebrating sisterhood, friendship and platonic love.
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
Featuring the good, the bad and the ugly, ‘Look of the Week’ is a regular series dedicated to unpacking the most talked about outfit of the last seven days.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Last November, Allen’s philanthropic organization donated nearly $7 million to nonprofits in Seattle dedicated to bolstering emerging artists.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
It’s dedicated to rare Ferrari components and collectibles sourced from Maranello, home of the Ferrari automobile factory and the Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 team.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
Featuring the good, the bad and the ugly, ‘Look of the Week’ is a regular series dedicated to unpacking the most talked about outfit of the last seven days.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Last November, Allen’s philanthropic organization donated nearly $7 million to nonprofits in Seattle dedicated to bolstering emerging artists.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
It’s dedicated to rare Ferrari components and collectibles sourced from Maranello, home of the Ferrari automobile factory and the Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 team.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Dedicate to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dedicate%20to. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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