One entry found for devote.

Entry Word: devote
Function: verb
Text: 1 to keep or intend for a special purpose <he devoted several hours every weekend to playing with his dog>
Synonyms allocate, consecrate, dedicate, earmark, reserve, save
Related Words hallow, sanctify; commit, confide, consign, entrust
Phrases set apart, set aside
2 to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention <she plans to devote herself to the study of foreign languages in college> -- see APPLY