dedicate
verb (used with object)
to set apart and consecrate to a deity or to a sacred purpose.
dedicating
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present participleof dedicate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Appearing as Sunday's headline act, the 82-year-old US soul star sang the track, which included lyrics like: "Joy, joy, joy, freedom, always be you", after dedicating it to the audience.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Hassan drew praise in Gaza after waving a Palestinian flag on the pitch following Egypt's victory over Australia and dedicating the win to the Palestinian people.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
Hollywood star Josh Duhamel appears to be parting ways with his life in Los Angeles and dedicating himself to living full-time at his off-grid Minnesota cabin after listing his longtime California home for $2.99 million.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
Karl Anthony Towns is dedicating every game to his mother, who died in 2020.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
The soccer team says they are dedicating the rest of their season to Cassie, both weeks of it.
From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson
