devote (v.)

  1. give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; She committed herself to the work of God; give ones talents to a good cause; consecrate your life to the church

    [ Syn: give , dedicate , consecrate , commit ]

  2. dedicate; give thought to; give priority to; pay attention to

    [ Syn: give , pay ]

  3. set aside or apart for a specific purpose or use; this land was devoted to mining'

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