dedicate
verb (used with object)
to set apart and consecrate to a deity or to a sacred purpose.
dedicates
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present tense formof dedicate (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Sporting a baseball cap and brandishing his smartphone like a weapon, Mordechai David dedicates his time to filming people against their will.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
One fan I spoke to, Carmelo Hernandez, dedicates hours to handcrafting ceramic dinosaur sculptures.
From Salon ● Apr. 12, 2026
"Make sure you listen because everyone dedicates enough time to you," he says.
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2026
The Dudamel love fest arrives as the Bowl dedicates its iconic stage to John Williams in celebration of the composer’s decades-long relationship with the venue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2026
“For which she will one day thank us when she dedicates her first book to the Marysville Free Public Library.”
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
