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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That Steve McQueen mention isn’t out of nowhere — the movie star gets a whole conversation devoted to his back catalog.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
After a long, illustrious investing career, others would enjoy a relaxing retirement, but Jim is devoted to giving back to his Club Members.
—CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
The first half of the year has been devoted to suppressing the opponent, through playing veterans over youth and using low-percentage offensive strategies like the stretch pass.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The past 20 years of research devoted to RNA modifications has led to what scientists have called an RNA Renaissance, catapulting RNA to become one of the most attractive macromolecules to study and use as vaccines and medicines.
—Marlene Belfort, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
After a long, illustrious investing career, others would enjoy a relaxing retirement, but Jim is devoted to giving back to his Club Members.
—CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
The first half of the year has been devoted to suppressing the opponent, through playing veterans over youth and using low-percentage offensive strategies like the stretch pass.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The past 20 years of research devoted to RNA modifications has led to what scientists have called an RNA Renaissance, catapulting RNA to become one of the most attractive macromolecules to study and use as vaccines and medicines.
—Marlene Belfort, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Devote to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devote%20to. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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