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The present tense form of 'dedicating' is dedicate or dedicates. Example: He dedicates a lot of time to volunteering at the local shelter. (He dedicates a lot of time to volunteering at the local shelter.)
Definition of “dedicate”
- to devote (time, effort, or oneself) to a particular task or purpose
- to set apart for a specific use or purpose
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Present Simple | dedicate |
| Present Continuous | dedicating |
| Present Perfect | dedicated |
Example
He dedicates his time to mentoring young entrepreneurs.
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They dedicate their resources to environmental conservation.
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I am dedicating myself to learning a new language.
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They are dedicating their efforts to finding a solution.
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She has dedicated her career to promoting equality.
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They have dedicated their lives to serving others.
dedicate Subject-Verb Agreement
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Subject-verb agreement means that a subject and its verb match. They’re either both plural or both singular. A singular subject takes a singular verb. - Example: The cat is sleeping. A plural subject takes a plural verb. - Example: The cats are sleeping.
| Singular First Person (I) | dedicate |
| Singular Second Person (You) | dedicate |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | dedicates |
| Plural (We/You/They) | dedicate |
Example
I dedicate my time to personal growth.
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You dedicate your efforts to making a difference.
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He dedicates himself to his work.
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She dedicates her energy to her passion.
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It dedicates its resources to innovation.
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We dedicate our resources to community development.
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You dedicate your time to helping others.
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They dedicate their efforts to social justice.
