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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Carnival has also been dedicated to optimizing its fleet, which has resulted in strong operational performance and profitability.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
With a mind engaged in varied tasks, the time dedicated to art becomes sharper, less prone to the debilitating self-analysis that can derail artistic momentum.
—Kice Akkawi, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
As a trans feminine, person of color of immigrant experience, Arevalo is dedicated to ensuring that everyone has access to high-quality, inclusive and affordable healthcare.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 15 June 2025
Of that amount, $290 million will be dedicated to projects like roads, bridges and wastewater-treatment plants.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 15 June 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
With a mind engaged in varied tasks, the time dedicated to art becomes sharper, less prone to the debilitating self-analysis that can derail artistic momentum.
—Kice Akkawi, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
As a trans feminine, person of color of immigrant experience, Arevalo is dedicated to ensuring that everyone has access to high-quality, inclusive and affordable healthcare.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 15 June 2025
Of that amount, $290 million will be dedicated to projects like roads, bridges and wastewater-treatment plants.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 15 June 2025
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“Dedicate to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dedicate%20to. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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