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.
Examples of devote to in a Sentence
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The drink menu includes whole sections devoted to both Martinis and sparkling cocktails.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 June 2024
All pillars are affected by the lack of professional learning opportunities for staff, and the lack of time devoted to training has become a significant hurdle in developing our workforce.
—Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 28 June 2024
The exhibition showcases these starry restaurants and much more from the 20th century in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and New York, with a special room devoted to World War II’s Hollywood Canteen.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 28 June 2024
Woodley’s episode, the finale in the series, airs July 3 and is devoted to rewriting seafood menus with an eye toward sustainability.
—Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 June 2024
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 June 2024
All pillars are affected by the lack of professional learning opportunities for staff, and the lack of time devoted to training has become a significant hurdle in developing our workforce.
—Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 28 June 2024
The exhibition showcases these starry restaurants and much more from the 20th century in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and New York, with a special room devoted to World War II’s Hollywood Canteen.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 28 June 2024
Woodley’s episode, the finale in the series, airs July 3 and is devoted to rewriting seafood menus with an eye toward sustainability.
—Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 June 2024
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“Devote to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devote%20to. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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