devote to

verb

devoted to; devoting to; devotes to
: to decide that (something) will be used for (a special purpose) : to use (time, money, energy, attention, etc.) for (something)
They devote an hour every day to worship.
Some of the money they raise will be devoted to repairing the church's roof.
The magazine will devote an entire issue to this year's winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.

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The relic is now on display in Gallery 162 in the museum’s section devoted to Greek and Roman Art. Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026 The contention is that European media and advertising markets remain stubbornly local, with audiences still devoted to domestic news, sport, soaps, entertainment and language. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026 Hanging or collapsible hampers reduce the permanent floor space devoted to dirty clothes. Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2026 Despite those intentions, the proportion of the NHS budget devoted to hospitals increased from 47% in 2006 to 58% in 2022. Kyle Vanelli, STAT, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for devote to

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“Devote to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devote%20to. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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