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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My grandfather was devoted to Lincoln — as a scholar, as an admirer. Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2026 The latest addition to the theatrical scene is The Hand & The Eye, a 36,000-square-foot venue devoted to magic that debuted in April. Rima Suqi, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026 In recent months, National Geographic, Moon Travel Guides, and a number of longtime park experts have published an unusually wide-ranging collection of titles devoted to America’s national parks. Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Every slot devoted to an administration priority is one less opportunity to gauge public opinion on another pressing issue. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 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 13 Jul. 2026.

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