"devote" | Definition and Related Words

Verb

Give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause (synset 200888984)
"She committed herself to the work of God"; "give one's talents to a good cause"; "consecrate your life to the church"

is a type of: apply, employ, use, utilise, utilize - put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
subtypes:
- consecrate, vow - dedicate to a deity by a vow
- rededicate - dedicate anew
- apply - apply oneself to
same as: commit, consecrate, dedicate, give
verb group:
- give - offer in good faith
- give, sacrifice - endure the loss of
Dedicate (synset 200734247)
"give thought to"; "give priority to"; "pay attention to"

is a type of: cerebrate, cogitate, think - use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments

same as: give, pay

verb group: give, sacrifice - endure the loss of
Set aside or apart for a specific purpose or use (synset 202219499)
"this land was devoted to mining"

is a type of: reserve - hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency