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devote
verb
Dedicate
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dɪˈvoʊt
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verb
Dedicate
“Give thought to”
verb
Give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
“She committed herself to the work of God”
verb
Set aside or apart for a specific purpose or use
“This land was devoted to mining”
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Give thought to
Give priority to
Pay attention to
She committed herself to the work of God
Give one's talents to a good cause
Consecrate your life to the church
This land was devoted to mining
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