devote

1 to keep or intend for a special purpose <I conscientiously devote several hours every weekend to playing with my dog> Synonyms allocate, consecrate, dedicate, earmark, give up (to), reserve, save, set by Related Words bless, hallow, sanctify; commit, confide, consign, entrust (also intrust); apply, bestow, employ, use Phrases set apart, set aside Near Antonyms ignore, neglect; misapply, misuse

2 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>