devote
verb (used with object)
to give up or appropriate to or concentrate on a particular pursuit, occupation, purpose, cause, etc..
devotes
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present tense formof devote (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Mr. Daniels devotes the longest section of “Impatience Is a Virtue” to his election as governor of Indiana in 2004 and his two terms in that office.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Elle knows this because she studies fashion magazines with the same riveted attention she devotes to preparing for the LSATs, so she can score the 179 she needs to qualify for admission consideration.
From Salon ● Jul. 6, 2026
But as funding from cap-and-invest and the climate bond dwindle, the state must increasingly turn to Cal Fire, which devotes only a small portion of its budget to mitigation work.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2026
Never doubt what can happen when a teenager finds something they love and devotes time and energy to achieving their dreams.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026
He devotes a large part of his time to reading about color.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
