verb
devote
dih-VOHT/dɪvˈoʊt/
Give time, effort, resources, or loyalty to someone or something.
He devotes hours to restoring the damaged boat model.
Etymology
The Latin combination meant dedicating something by a solemn vow. Devote extended this idea of pledged dedication to applying time, effort, or resources zealously or exclusively, without requiring an actual vow.
In context
the budget will devote resources to doubling the Scottish child payment
More examples
- She devoted her savings to the project.
- They are devoting more time to study.
- The group devotes a room to the archive.
Forms
devote · devotes · devoted · devoting
devotion noun — committed care or loyalty