devote

verb B2

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

How much time do you devote to studying every day ?
I want to devote more time to learning new skills .
She decided to devote more time to her research project .
She decided to devote more time to her studies this year .

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