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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March is Women's History Month, a time dedicated to honoring the powerful, inspiring and trailblazing women who have contributed amazing things to our world.
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Christopher Murray, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
The summit will provide student leaders and future policymakers with new tools and seek to build a network dedicated to confronting hate through projects.
—Russell Contreras, Axios, 22 Mar. 2025
On the grass beside the front-entrance sidewalk is a relocated plaque dedicated to the five founders of the Dania Beach Improvement Committee, framed by five new palm trees.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
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— US Space Force creates 1st unit dedicated to targeting adversary satellites
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—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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Christopher Murray, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
The summit will provide student leaders and future policymakers with new tools and seek to build a network dedicated to confronting hate through projects.
—Russell Contreras, Axios, 22 Mar. 2025
On the grass beside the front-entrance sidewalk is a relocated plaque dedicated to the five founders of the Dania Beach Improvement Committee, framed by five new palm trees.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
Related Stories: — Russia tests anti-satellite missile and the US Space Force is not happy
— US Space Force creates 1st unit dedicated to targeting adversary satellites
— Will the US be able to stop Russia's new arsenal of missile defense-piercing nukes?
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Dedicate to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dedicate%20to. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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