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 facility will also include 50 production lines dedicated to manufacturing spherical micro- and nanodiamond powders used in advanced materials applications.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
The online sale, consisting of 44 lots and taking place online over a period of 12 days (June 18–30), was dedicated to the lower-value works, with estimates ranging from £500 ($662) to £60,000 ($80,000).
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Sarah Douglas,
ARTnews.com,
30 June 2026
Grady officials said the medical campus will offer imaging services, a surgery center, specialty clinics, pharmacy services, rehabilitation, and a full floor dedicated to pediatric care provided by Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
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Nakell Williams,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
From flautas to arepas, the restaurant has a menu dedicated to the two cultural cuisines.
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Julianna Mejia,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
The online sale, consisting of 44 lots and taking place online over a period of 12 days (June 18–30), was dedicated to the lower-value works, with estimates ranging from £500 ($662) to £60,000 ($80,000).
—
Sarah Douglas,
ARTnews.com,
30 June 2026
Grady officials said the medical campus will offer imaging services, a surgery center, specialty clinics, pharmacy services, rehabilitation, and a full floor dedicated to pediatric care provided by Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
—
Nakell Williams,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
From flautas to arepas, the restaurant has a menu dedicated to the two cultural cuisines.
—
Julianna Mejia,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dedicate to
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“Dedicate to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dedicate%20to. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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