dedicava-se
[de-di-KA-va-se]
verb
dedicated oneself / was dedicating oneself
1. Past imperfect tense of 'dedicar-se', expressing a habitual or ongoing action of committing oneself to something
She dedicated herself to her studies every day.
Ela dedicava-se aos seus estudos todos os dias.
2. To devote oneself persistently or habitually to an activity, profession, or cause
He used to dedicate himself to helping others.
Ele dedicava-se a ajudar os outros.
3. To work or engage in something as one's primary occupation or focus
She dedicated herself to her career as a teacher.
Ela dedicava-se à carreira de professora.
Related Idioms & Phrases
dedicar-se de corpo e alma (to dedicate oneself body and soul)
dedicar-se integralmente (to dedicate oneself fully)
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