devote
verb (used with object)
to give up or appropriate to or concentrate on a particular pursuit, occupation, purpose, cause, etc..
have devoted
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present perfectof devote.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Researchers have devoted considerable attention to the plasma's intense swirling motion and powerful electromagnetic fields.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 3, 2026
The book could have devoted more attention to the cosmetic reason many people give for staying out of the sun: minimizing the wrinkles on their faces.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
In fact, you have devoted your life to him and — while that is where you wanted to be, by his side — it’s time to turn your attention inwards.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 10, 2026
Opera and ballet have devoted audiences, but there may have been some basis in Chalamet's point.
From BBC ● Mar. 9, 2026
But I have devoted my life to being a child you could be proud of.
From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling
