B2verbformalworkeducation
US/dɪˈvoʊt/
UK/dɪˈvəʊt/
to give most of your time, energy or attention to something
In context
She devoted her life to teaching children in the mountains.
I devote two hours every evening to studying English.
The magazine devotes a whole page to local food.
Words that go with devote
verb + noun
- devote time toDevote more time to your family.
- devote your life toIf you want to be a doctor, you must devote your life to it.
- devote attention toThe report devotes little attention to costs.
- devote energy toShe devotes all her energy to her business.
verb + preposition
- devoted toThe museum is devoted to modern art.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I devote to study English every day.Correct: I devote time to studying English every day.