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present tense third-person singular of devote
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1
to keep or intend for a special purpose
- I conscientiously devote several hours every weekend to playing with my dog
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2
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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“Devotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devotes. Accessed 25 Jan. 2022.
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