B1verbworkrelationships
US/ˈded.ə.keɪt/
UK/ˈded.ɪ.keɪt/
to give your time and effort to something; also to offer a book or song in honor of someone
In context
My mother dedicated her life to teaching children in rural areas.
The singer dedicated her new song to her late father.
The museum has a whole floor dedicated to the history of Saigon.
Words that go with dedicate
verb + preposition
- dedicate your life toWhy did you decide to dedicate your life to music?
- dedicated toThis page is dedicated to beginners.
- dedicate time toTry to dedicate time to reading every day.
verb + noun
- dedicate a songI'd like to dedicate a song to my wife.
- dedicate a bookThe author dedicated the book to her teacher.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She dedicated to help poor people.Correct: She dedicated herself to helping poor people.