devotes

verb

Definition of devotesnext
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

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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

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  1. applies
  2. gives
  3. spends
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  • This case has become a bellwether for how traditional copyright law applies to AI development.
    Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This same principle applies to human relationships.
    Don Yaeger, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of applies
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  • From when to take it off to how to clean your diamond or gemstone, the GIA Graduate Gemologist and 4th-generation jeweler gives the inside scoop.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The most interesting portion of the Fifth Circuit's opinion is the discussion that the Corporate Transparency Act, which gives rise to the FINCIN BOI requirements, is very likely a constitutional exercise of Congress' powers under the Commerce Clause.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of gives
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  • Now, the YouTuber has broken his silence — in a 21-minute video uploaded to his side channel with 272,000 subscribers that only spends around two minutes explaining his recent absence from the internet.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Cecil spends time with his sons at their investment condo, giving them a masterclass in cooking.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
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