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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The opposite side of the home is dedicated to the primary retreat, which has a bedroom with a sitting area and a private balcony, an office, a walk-in closet, and a bath equipped with dual vanities, a freestanding soaking tub, and a small seamless shower.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2025
According to a press release, the three-piece package is dedicated to the memory of Barbie doll designers and Madonna superfans Mario Paglino and Gianni Grossi, who both tragically died in a car crash in Italy earlier this week.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 1 Aug. 2025
The future seems to be a challenge for the couple, as Anna has a job back in N.Y.C. at the end of the school year, and Jamie is a local Oxford resident dedicated to teaching poetry.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The Spa at Carillon Miami Beach Set along the sands of North Miami Beach, Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star The Spa at Carillon Miami Beach is home to one of the largest spas on the East Coast — a 70,000-square-foot facility dedicated to well-being.
—Katie Lara, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2025
According to a press release, the three-piece package is dedicated to the memory of Barbie doll designers and Madonna superfans Mario Paglino and Gianni Grossi, who both tragically died in a car crash in Italy earlier this week.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 1 Aug. 2025
The future seems to be a challenge for the couple, as Anna has a job back in N.Y.C. at the end of the school year, and Jamie is a local Oxford resident dedicated to teaching poetry.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The Spa at Carillon Miami Beach Set along the sands of North Miami Beach, Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star The Spa at Carillon Miami Beach is home to one of the largest spas on the East Coast — a 70,000-square-foot facility dedicated to well-being.
—Katie Lara, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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“Dedicate to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dedicate%20to. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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