Devote
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British pronunciation/dɪvˈə‍ʊt/
American pronunciation/dɪˈvoʊt/

Definition & Meaning of "devote"

to devote
01

to assign something, such as resources or funds, to a particular purpose or use

Transitive: to devote resources or funds to a purpose
to devote definition and meaning
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The company decided to devote a significant portion of its budget to research and development.
The government is planning to devote more resources to improving public transportation.
02

to give one's time or commit oneself entirely to a certain matter, cause, or activity

Transitive: to devote one's time or energy to a goal or activity
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He devoted several years of his life to researching renewable energy solutions.
Over the years, they have devoted countless hours to community service.
03

to set aside a specific amount of time or space to discuss or focus on a topic

Transitive: to devote time or space to a topic
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The article devotes a whole section to climate change.
She devoted an hour of her presentation to new research findings.
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