as in devotes
to keep or intend for a special purpose
a young attorney who has decided to dedicate her career to helping the poor receive justice
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Recent Examples of dedicates
Sakai, now 71, dedicates Sundays to making quarts of homemade dashi, or broth, for her household of two, keeping them on standby for breakfast and other meals.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
The mix seemed appropriate to higher education, which, after all, dedicates itself both to the very traditional act of conserving knowledge and to producing and disseminating fresh discoveries.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
Freedom of Information Oklahoma, which promotes government transparency, dedicates the yearly Black Hole Award to an individual, agency or organization that has most obstructed the free flow of information.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 7 Apr. 2026
Throughout the year, Westwood Terrace dedicates 90 minutes daily to math, reading and writing, Knapp said.
—Noah Alcala Bach, San Antonio Express-News, 6 Apr. 2026
The deal also dedicates 5% to Brea senior programs each year.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
Rather than pursuing fleeting trends, the brand dedicates itself to crafting chic, timeless pieces.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Barnes & Noble is one of the few remaining chain retailers that still dedicates in-store space to physical media items.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
After the death of his gangster father, a teen in 1960s Japan is adopted by a kabuki actor and dedicates himself to mastering the theatrical art.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
The mix seemed appropriate to higher education, which, after all, dedicates itself both to the very traditional act of conserving knowledge and to producing and disseminating fresh discoveries.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
Freedom of Information Oklahoma, which promotes government transparency, dedicates the yearly Black Hole Award to an individual, agency or organization that has most obstructed the free flow of information.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 7 Apr. 2026
Throughout the year, Westwood Terrace dedicates 90 minutes daily to math, reading and writing, Knapp said.
—Noah Alcala Bach, San Antonio Express-News, 6 Apr. 2026
The deal also dedicates 5% to Brea senior programs each year.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
Rather than pursuing fleeting trends, the brand dedicates itself to crafting chic, timeless pieces.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Barnes & Noble is one of the few remaining chain retailers that still dedicates in-store space to physical media items.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
After the death of his gangster father, a teen in 1960s Japan is adopted by a kabuki actor and dedicates himself to mastering the theatrical art.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedicates
devotes
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Illinois devotes significant resources to recruiting overseas to bring in their large international contingent — including Croatian twin centers Tomislav and Zvonimir Ivišić and freshman forward David Mirković.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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McGrath devotes a whole chapter to lunch.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Dedicates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedicates. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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