dedicate to

phrasal verb

dedicated to; dedicating to; dedicates to

: 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.

: 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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That’s when volunteers from the Missing in America Project, a nonprofit dedicated to identifying unclaimed veteran remains, stepped in to help. —

Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024 The village was also known for an ancient shrine dedicated to Benjamin, the son of Jacob, an important figure in Judaism. —

Sally Abou Aljoud, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024 In the Achieving College Education program, Johana is dedicated to academic excellence and higher education goals. —

Marcus Reichley, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024 Social Impact World’s mission is simple yet powerful: to support the passionate changemakers dedicated to making the corporate world a force for good. —

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