ded·i·cate 
/ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪt/ verb
ded·i·cates; ded·i·cat·ed; ded·i·cat·ing /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪt/ verb [+ obj] : to officially make (something) a place for honoring or remembering a person, event, etc.
▪ The new park was dedicated today. — often + to ▪ The memorial is dedicated to all the soldiers who died in the war.
▪ The new park was dedicated today. — often + to ▪ The memorial is dedicated to all the soldiers who died in the war.
dedicate to [phrasal verb] 1 dedicate (something) to (something) : to decide that (something) will be used for (a special purpose) : to use (time, money, energy, attention, etc.) for (something)
▪ She dedicates 10 percent of each paycheck to her savings. ▪ He dedicated [=devoted] his life/time to helping the poor. = He dedicated himself to helping the poor. [=he used his time, energy, etc., to help the poor] ▪ After graduating from college, he dedicated himself to his career. 2 dedicate (something) to (someone) : to say that (a book, song, etc.) was written or is being performed to honor or express affection for (someone)
▪ She dedicated her first novel to her father. ▪ I would like to dedicate this next song to my mother.
▪ She dedicates 10 percent of each paycheck to her savings. ▪ He dedicated [=devoted] his life/time to helping the poor. = He dedicated himself to helping the poor. [=he used his time, energy, etc., to help the poor] ▪ After graduating from college, he dedicated himself to his career.
▪ She dedicated her first novel to her father. ▪ I would like to dedicate this next song to my mother.
