Synonyms of devotes

devotes

verb

present tense third-person singular of devote

1

as in dedicates

to keep or intend for a special purpose

I conscientiously devote several hours every weekend to playing with my dog

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dedicates
• saves
• allocates
• gives up (to)
• consecrates
• reserves
• earmarks
• uses
• sets apart
• entrusts
• sets aside
• blesses
• sets by
• employs
• sanctifies
• consigns
• confides
• applies
• commits
• bestows
• hallows

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignores
• neglects
• misapplies
• misuses

2

as in applies

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• applies
• gives
• spends
• commits
• addresses
• buckles
• bends
• works
• gets cracking
• involves
• gets with it
• engages
• turns one's hand
• gets one's act together
• exerts
• busies
• reapplies
• sets (to)
• settles (down)
• readdresses
• stresses
• exhausts
• knuckles down
• concerns
• wears out
• troubles
• taxes
• hustles
• plunges (in)
• pitches in
• carries on
• plugs (away)
• pegs (away)
• plods
• grinds
• puts out
• plows
• humps
• strains

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• plays
• dawdles
• dallies
• idles
• trifles
• putters (around)
• monkeys (around)
• fools around
• fiddles (around)
• messes around
• potters (around)
• dillydallies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of devotes

Sound Moves to the Foreground Seminci also devotes a major retrospective to the role of sound in cinema. — Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026

Happily, Cooke devotes the bulk of his narrative to everyday Wikipedians and their collaboration’s emergent properties. — Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026

The film devotes a large portion of its second half focusing on Musk’s political activities with DOGE and beyond, though does not take a political position on, well, politicians, nor advocate for one candidate or cause over another. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026

Amenities and experiences Harmon Guest House smartly devotes most of its real estate to guest rooms, allowing for maximum comfort in a busy area. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

All ticket proceeds from Monday’s event went toward the Best Defense Foundation, a charity founded by former NFL linebacker Donnie Edwards in 2018 that Rucker devotes time to. — Nicky Wolcott, Charlotte Observer, 1 Sep. 2026

As Washington devotes more of the budget to servicing debt, Congress leaves less money for education, infrastructure, medical research, national defense and future economic emergencies. — Carolyn Bourdeaux, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

Bertolli, once a chef at a number of legendary San Francisco Bay Area restaurants before debuting his salumi company, Fra’ Mani, devotes 14 pages to his fondness for true balsamic vinegar and 12 ways to think about cooking with tomatoes. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026

Advertisement Kim gladly devotes himself to a quiet life as a father and office worker, and the SMD leaves him alone. — Kayti Burt, Time, 27 July 2026