devote

verb

Definition of DEVOTE

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

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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