devote
Meaning
To devote means to dedicate time, effort, or resources to a particular activity, cause, or person with great commitment and passion.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "devote" with "devotion," which refers to the feeling of love and loyalty rather than the action of dedicating.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Every
evening
Maria
goes
to
the
small
community
garden
near
her
house
and
tends
the
plants
.
She
decided
to
devote
two
hours
each
day
to
watering
and
removing
weeds
so
the
vegetables
can
grow
well
.
Neighbors
sometimes
stop
to
ask
for
advice
,
which
makes
her
feel
proud
and
connected
to
the
area
.
Over
the
months
she
has
seen
the
beds
become
fuller
and
more
lively
,
and
she
plans
to
keep
helping
next
season
.
Common Phrases
devote time
devote energy
devote resources
Synonyms
Related Words
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