Have you seen dedicated for actually in use somewhere? I cannot think of a case where it is used.
Dedicated to is the correct pairing.
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Wants2Know
New Member
English - USA
I understand that the verb requires the preposition "to": to dedicate something to someone. However, as a parent of a 3-year-old, I can't help but notice that a number of children's books feature the "for" dedication (without the word "dedicated"), such as: "For my niece, Elizabeth." This makes it sounds as if the book was meant as a gift rather than a dedication. Does the meaning change between the two and when would an author write
Parla
Member Emeritus
English - US
That's a special case, Wants2Know. "For" is sometimes used in dedications, especially if—as in the cases of children's books "for" a particular child or children—the persons mentioned might well be appropriate readers of the works.
In the usual speech or writing (e.g., "his political efforts are dedicated to achieving tax reductions"), it's always "to".
dumbfounded
Senior Member
persian
Which one in this?
I have dedicated my life for/to the benefit of humankind.
beezneez
Senior Member
English - USA
This money is being dedicated for salaries only. Materials must be purchased with other sources of funding.
I'm dedicating this book to the memory of my late wife.
"Dedicated for" indicates a single purpose.
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