dedicate

to spend time or effort on something, especially to help it succeed

destinar, dedicar (tiempo o esfuerzo)

• dedicate sth to sb/sth

Collocations dedicate time/money to a project · dedicate oneself to a cause

• She dedicated her life to helping the poor.

  Ella dedicó su vida a ayudar a los pobres.

to show that you are grateful for something or someone by writing their name on the title page of a book, at the beginning of a speech, etc.

agradecer, dedicar (a alguien)

• dedicate sth to sb

Collocations dedicate a book to someone · dedicate an award to someone

• He dedicated his new novel to his wife.

  Él dedicó su nuevo novela a su esposa.

to give something you have made or created to someone as a present, especially in order to show your love for them

dedicar (un trabajo)

• dedicate sth to sb

Collocations dedicate a song to someone · dedicate a painting to someone

• She dedicated her latest album to her fans.

  Ella dedicó su último álbum a sus fans.

to spend time or effort on something, especially to help it succeed (noun form)

dedicación