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Definition devote in British English

devote verb

verb
/dɪˈvəʊt/

▪ attention, effort, energy, resources, time

1

to spend a lot of time or effort doing something

Example

He's devoted most of his time to his painting.

Example

Few people are able to devote themselves fully to their career.

Synonyms and related words
repurpose go towards bring in spend pass fill
2

to use something such as money for a particular purpose

Example

All the proceeds from the taxes should be devoted to health care.

Synonyms and related words
repurpose go towards bring in
3

to use a particular amount of time or space for dealing with something

Example

The newspaper has begun devoting more review space to children's books.

Synonyms and related words
repurpose go towards bring in
Definition devote in British English