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.
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Why, then, is there no association devoted to Prescott?
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Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
More telling, though, is that in the industry overall, the percentage of available seats devoted to first class has dropped to below 1 percent—and, the company said, there are 1.2 million fewer first-class seats on sale in 2025 than there were in 2023.
—Barbara Peterson, AFAR Media, 17 Apr. 2025
Pages devoted to plantains, grilled meats, leaf wraps, steamed puddings and Nigerian breakfasts are interspersed with historical and cultural context for deeper understanding beyond a delicious meal.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
The Wat Khmer Kampuchea Krom, the first temple devoted to serving this community, expects to open next spring.
—Jia H. Jung, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2025
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Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
More telling, though, is that in the industry overall, the percentage of available seats devoted to first class has dropped to below 1 percent—and, the company said, there are 1.2 million fewer first-class seats on sale in 2025 than there were in 2023.
—Barbara Peterson, AFAR Media, 17 Apr. 2025
Pages devoted to plantains, grilled meats, leaf wraps, steamed puddings and Nigerian breakfasts are interspersed with historical and cultural context for deeper understanding beyond a delicious meal.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
The Wat Khmer Kampuchea Krom, the first temple devoted to serving this community, expects to open next spring.
—Jia H. Jung, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2025
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“Devote to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devote%20to. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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