devote

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How does the verb devote contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of devote are consecrate, dedicate, and hallow. While all these words mean "to set apart for a special and often higher end," devote is likely to imply compelling motives and often attachment to an objective.

devoted his evenings to study

When is it sensible to use consecrate instead of devote?

The words consecrate and devote are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, consecrate stresses investment with a solemn or sacred quality.

consecrate a church to the worship of God

When could dedicate be used to replace devote?

While in some cases nearly identical to devote, dedicate implies solemn and exclusive devotion to a sacred or serious use or purpose.

dedicated her life to medical research

When would hallow be a good substitute for devote?

Although the words hallow and devote have much in common, hallow, often differing little from dedicate or consecrate, may distinctively imply an attribution of intrinsic sanctity.

battlegrounds hallowed by the blood of patriots

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of devote The answer gets tricky Jan. 10, 2025 But the department faced those same challenges in 2011, and that did not stop commanders from devoting many more engines to the fire zones before the winds roared into the city, according to the records and interviews. Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025 In early 2022, Blinken devoted much of his time and energy to the situation in Ukraine, traveling to world capitals to make the case to support Ukraine. Matthew Lee, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025 Also for the first time, the NAMM Show will devote its opening two days entirely to intensive educational programs, rather than spread them out through the event’s entire run. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025 Hoppus has survived a terrifying health ordeal, and is ready to devote himself full-time to music. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 12 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for devote 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devote
Verb
  • Beyond this, Trump has dedicated almost all of his initial efforts to immigration.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Oracle will dedicate its forthcoming data center in Abilene, Texas — which is initially expected to draw 1.2 gigawatts, or enough electricity to power Austin, according to The Information — to Stargate.
    Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The 30% promo also applies to Mexico City and Cancún, The carrier transported more than 1.2 million passengers in 2024 and expects that to increase to 1.7 million in 2025.
    Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 25 Jan. 2025
  • The memo suggests that officials prioritize immigrants who have been in the country longer than a year but who have not applied for asylum.
    Hamed Aleaziz, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Acquiring Plum gives a veteran guard to the Sparks young core of Rickea Jackson and Cameron Brink and reunites her with her former Aces teammate Dearica Hamby.
    Doug Feinberg, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2025
  • The rise in right-wing extremism — not least in Germany, where the far-right AfD party is running second in the polls — gives The Investigation a current relevance, but director Kahl says current politics was not on his mind.
    Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • But Dallas’ inability to commit to Dončić is all the more reason for the Warriors to commit to Curry in ways beyond general wealth.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
  • But with the Bulls committed to retooling their roster and charting a different path, LaVine no longer fit into the organization’s plans.
    Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Schottenheimer then spent his freshman season at Kansas before transferring to Florida to play for Gators coach Steve Spurrier.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2025
  • Sunseri was a fifth-round pick by the New Orleans Saints in ’14 and spent time playing for the Patriots and San Francisco 49ers before following in his father’s footsteps.
    Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Jan. 2025

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“Devote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devote. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.

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