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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2
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
But other firms, like Paul Weiss, have made deals with the Trump administration that promises to devote free legal work to projects both the firm and Trump support.
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Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
In conversations, physicians and psychologists who devote their careers to children’s sleep stress the importance of a good night’s rest.
—ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
To avoid these potentially destabilizing effects, military leaders will need to explain what the country stands to lose if the military devotes excess time, resources, and attention to domestic operations and fails to adhere carefully to the laws of war.
—Risa Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Apr. 2025
California needs to devote more money to rooftop solar, not less.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025
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Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
In conversations, physicians and psychologists who devote their careers to children’s sleep stress the importance of a good night’s rest.
—ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
To avoid these potentially destabilizing effects, military leaders will need to explain what the country stands to lose if the military devotes excess time, resources, and attention to domestic operations and fails to adhere carefully to the laws of war.
—Risa Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Apr. 2025
California needs to devote more money to rooftop solar, not less.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devote
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This poignant admission from a performer who has dedicated a significant portion of his life to professional wrestling highlights the demanding nature of the business and the inevitable impact of time on even the most resilient athletes.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Rowling, who has dedicated much of her post-Harry Potter career to anti-transgender rhetoric, celebrated the decision and shared multiple victorious posts on social media.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The proposal would apply to single parents earning up to $100,000 per year and couples earning up to $200,000 per year.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2025
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Despite that, a growing number of companies do so voluntarily because the information gives them a leg up in the business world.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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In 2017 Francis gave a copy of his 2015 climate encyclical to President Trump, who visited him at the Vatican during his first term.—
Jeff Brady,
NPR,
21 Apr. 2025
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The two are committed as of this writing to participate again, and there’s some amount of pressure placed on the most recent champion to return to the event.—
Hugh Kellenberger,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Affordable Care Act commits the feds to paying for 90% of the cost of covering this expansion population.—
Sally Pipes,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Ripp is originally a linebacker but spent parts of last year playing edge.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2025
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Consumers have been optimizing their spending for years, Thomas said, by making smart decisions to have the ability to still spend, particularly on discretionary items.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Devote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devote. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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