dedicate to
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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The property is dedicated to preserving the area for generations to come, from the construction materials to the energy usage.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
There was one large chat, with approximately 19 individuals, dedicated to coordinating the attack, and smaller groups consisting of four or five users.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 16 June 2026
My colleague Michael Scherer reported on the administration’s decision to supersede America250, a nonpartisan organization dedicated to celebrating this year’s Independence Day, with a partisan analogue, Freedom 250.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
Having a Sunday-night program dedicated to women’s sports is a landmark move, says Rebecca Lobo, who played for the New York Liberty during the WNBA’s inaugural season in 1997.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 16 June 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
There was one large chat, with approximately 19 individuals, dedicated to coordinating the attack, and smaller groups consisting of four or five users.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 16 June 2026
My colleague Michael Scherer reported on the administration’s decision to supersede America250, a nonpartisan organization dedicated to celebrating this year’s Independence Day, with a partisan analogue, Freedom 250.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
Having a Sunday-night program dedicated to women’s sports is a landmark move, says Rebecca Lobo, who played for the New York Liberty during the WNBA’s inaugural season in 1997.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 16 June 2026
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“Dedicate to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dedicate%20to. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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