dedicate
verb (used with object)
to set apart and consecrate to a deity or to a sacred purpose.
have dedicated
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present perfectof dedicate.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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"We also have dedicated channels for employees to safely raise any concerns - ranging from business ethics to misconduct - and have strict workplace policies in place to prevent retaliation of any kind."
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
"I have dedicated my life to fighting for freedom of association, hoping that China will have independent trade unions," he told the court in March.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
NordVPN, Surfshark and Proton VPN have dedicated servers for torrenting.
From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2026
“I have dedicated the last 20 years of my life to elevating and preserving film,” said Ellison, clad in a dark jacket and shirt with blue jeans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026
“Rejoice with me all Womanhood, for lo! a champion of the cause is born. I have dedicated her to this work from the beginning. May she...leave her impress on the world for goodness and truth.”
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
