dedicated by

USAGE SUMMARY

"dedicated by" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you are expressing that something is dedicated, or done for the sake of, another person or group. For example: "The new hospital wing was dedicated by the mayor at the opening ceremony."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

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Wiki

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

58 human-written examples

The new city's main temple, of Athena Polias, was dedicated by Alexander the Great in 334.

Encyclopedia Britannica

Sundar Mata's shrine, like most Hindu places of worship, accumulates gifts dedicated by grateful worshipers.

Encyclopedia Britannica

The plaque was dedicated by a native of Bristol whose family endured the blitz there: Cary Grant.

The New York Times

This last foundation was named after Euthymius, and its church was dedicated by Bishop Juvenal of Jerusalem in 429.

Encyclopedia Britannica

The center was constructed in 2002, officially dedicated by Mr. Mandela in 2004, then rededicated last year.

The New York Times

In January and February the Chiara String Quartet will play Mozart's six "Haydn" Quartets, dedicated by that composer to his revered older colleague.

The New York Times - Arts

The book was "respectfully dedicated" by Phillips "to the emerging Republican majority and its two principal architects: President Richard M. Nixon and Attorney General John N. Mitchell".

The New York Times - Books

Both attacks were dedicated by the Palestinian militants to their colleagues in the Lebanese Hezbollah organization on the first anniversary of Israel's troop withdrawal from South Lebanon.

The New York Times

The temple dedicated by Taft and Harding is not a foursquare symbol of unity; it is the seat of every American government in exile.

The New Yorker

The Americana, the hotel that recently set up shop at Seventh Avenue and Fifty-second Street, has fifty floors, each dedicated, by way of a large….

The New Yorker

The altar was dedicated by the Senate and people of Rome in 13 bce to commemorate the pacification of Gaul and Spain.

Encyclopedia Britannica

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When using "dedicated by", ensure the context clearly identifies both the entity doing the dedicating and the purpose or recipient of the dedication. For example, "The statue was dedicated by the alumni association to honor the university's founder."

Common error

Avoid using "dedicated by" when an active voice construction is more appropriate. For instance, instead of "The award was dedicated by her to her mentor", consider "She dedicated the award to her mentor".

Linguistic Context

The phrase "dedicated by" functions as a passive construction, indicating that an action of dedication was performed by a specified agent. As seen in the Ludwig examples, it often appears when describing ceremonies or formal acts of honoring.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

36%

Wiki

22%

Encyclopedias

16%

Less common in

Science

12%

Formal & Business

0%

Reference

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the phrase "dedicated by" is a grammatically correct and frequently used passive construction that specifies the agent performing an act of dedication. As confirmed by Ludwig, it's prevalent across various sources, especially in news, encyclopedias, and wikis, indicating its suitability for neutral to formal contexts. To ensure clarity, always specify both the entity doing the dedicating and the purpose of the dedication. Avoid using it when an active voice is more appropriate.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

inaugurated by

Focuses on the formal commencement or opening of something, usually by an important figure.

commissioned by

Highlights the act of ordering or authorizing the creation of something.

presented by

Emphasizes the act of formally giving or offering something to someone or a group.

bestowed by

Implies the act of conferring a gift or honor upon someone.

attributed to

Shifts the focus to the origin or source of something, crediting a particular entity.

named by

Highlights the act of giving a name to something by a specific person or group.

authorized by

Focuses on the act of granting permission or approval.

sanctioned by

Implies official approval or endorsement.

endorsed by

Suggests public support or approval.

offered by

Emphasizes the act of providing something.

FAQs

How is "dedicated by" used in a sentence?

Use "dedicated by" to indicate who performed the act of dedicating something. For example, "The memorial was "dedicated by" the mayor to honor the veterans."

What are some alternatives to "dedicated by"?

Depending on the context, alternatives include "inaugurated by", "commissioned by", or "presented by".

Is it correct to say "the song was dedicated by him to her"?

Yes, it is grammatically correct. The phrase indicates that he performed the action of dedicating the song to her.

What's the difference between "dedicated to" and "dedicated by"?

"Dedicated to" indicates the recipient of the dedication, while ""dedicated by"" specifies the person or entity performing the dedication. For example, "The park is dedicated to the victims" versus "The park was "dedicated by" the city council".