1
as in to dedicate
to keep or intend for a special purpose
I conscientiously devote several hours every weekend to playing with my dog
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as in to apply
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention
planning a diplomatic career, she's been intensely devoting herself to the study of foreign languages in college
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Recent Examples of devote
While the medical school accreditation organization recommends that curriculums devote at least 25 hours of instruction to nutrition, most schools average about 20 hours, in some cases only as electives.
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Alice Park, Time, 21 July 2025
But part is because there doesn’t seem to be much point in devoting time, money, and other resources trying to launch another show like this.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2025
On March 27, 2025, the SEC devoted an entire public roundtable to AI in finance to discuss how smarter tools may support automation, investor communication, risk management and more.
—William Tarr, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Alaska ranks third, with residents devoting about 14 percent of their monthly income to premiums.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
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Alice Park, Time, 21 July 2025
But part is because there doesn’t seem to be much point in devoting time, money, and other resources trying to launch another show like this.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2025
On March 27, 2025, the SEC devoted an entire public roundtable to AI in finance to discuss how smarter tools may support automation, investor communication, risk management and more.
—William Tarr, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Alaska ranks third, with residents devoting about 14 percent of their monthly income to premiums.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devote
Verb
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Whitmer, for her part, wants the chance to dedicate more resources for CVI.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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Since 1989, Valter Longo has dedicated his research to understanding the factors that contribute to overall health and longevity.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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Any employee can apply for this benefit, making homeownership achievable for the entire staff.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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The formula was applied to the target amounts that were distributed in January.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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Sullivan's unique blend of contemporary R&B, soul, gospel and reggae influences gave quiet storm, late-night radio vibes, especially as a vibrant orange and red sunset transformed the upbeat evening into a moody night illuminated by smartphone flashlights.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
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Pro Bowl quarterback Matthew Stafford was expected to miss the first handful of practices with a sore back, but head coach Sean McVay gave an update on Stafford's status on Saturday that likely has Rams fans at least a little concerned.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
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The Miami native had committed to the Bulldogs just two and a half weeks earlier.—
Marc Weiszer,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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Be unapologetically you, commit to a gameplan that makes sense for you (and execute it meticulously), and the rest will follow.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
21 July 2025
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Pyne spent 15 seasons there as a firefighter, some of them living in an old cabin built by the Civilian Conservation Corps.—
Tom Zoellner,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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The low-budget indie production, which Zhou plans to direct, is scheduled to begin production in October and spend about three weeks filming.—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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“Devote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devote. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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