devote
verb (used with object)
to give up or appropriate to or concentrate on a particular pursuit, occupation, purpose, cause, etc..
will be devoting
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future progressiveof devote.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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With apologies to the Surge’s editors, yes, we will be devoting an entry to the debate over “current law” versus “current policy” baselines.
From Slate ● Mar. 1, 2025
“I imagine the courts will be devoting whole groups of court clerks to handle this.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2018
Ashcroft plans instead to declare in Springfield, Mo., this morning that he will be devoting his political energies to getting reelected in the face of a strong challenge by Democratic Gov. Mel Carnahan.
From US News ● Mar. 26, 2015
“He will be devoting his attention to fighting these charges,” Mr. Bohrer said.
From New York Times ● May 28, 2011
As of May 1, Kuralt will be devoting his time to a book on his dozen most beloved locations in America.
From Time Magazine Archive
