Also means
devote
Usage Note
widmen takes a dative for the recipient: jemandem etwas widmen (to dedicate something to someone). Reflexively, sich einer Sache widmen means to devote oneself to a task.
Examples
"Er widmet das Buch seiner Mutter."
Natural Translation
He dedicates the book to his mother.
Literal Translation
He dedicates the book to-his mother.
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