devote to
phrasal 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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Slovak director Tereza Nvotová’s Father has won the 21st Zurich Film Festival’s Golden Eye for Best Film in the Swiss event’s main competition devoted to first, second and third features.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2025
The system also frees up some interior space that can be devoted to the owners and guests.
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That began to change in October 1985, when the American Cancer Society partnered with other groups to launch a week-long event devoted to raising awareness about breast cancer.
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Prince William is loyal, devoted to the longevity of the monarchy and to his duty.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2025
The system also frees up some interior space that can be devoted to the owners and guests.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
That began to change in October 1985, when the American Cancer Society partnered with other groups to launch a week-long event devoted to raising awareness about breast cancer.
—Dr. Noor Shaik, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
Prince William is loyal, devoted to the longevity of the monarchy and to his duty.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
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“Devote to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devote%20to. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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