1
as in dedicates
to keep or intend for a special purpose
I conscientiously devote several hours every weekend to playing with my dog
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2
as in applies
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention
planning a diplomatic career, she's been intensely devoting herself to the study of foreign languages in college
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This category also applies to the names mentioned above, particularly if teams look to do ‘loan with an option/obligation to buy’ deals.—
Simon Johnson,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024 -
This reduction applies even if these individuals contributed to Social Security through other employment and qualify for benefits.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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Sunday gives these coaches one final chance to coax their teams toward strong performances.—
Mike Jones,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Creating digital pieces that resonate with your audience gives them a glimpse into your expertise.—
John Hall,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Now, the YouTuber has broken his silence — in a 21-minute video uploaded to his side channel with 272,000 subscribers that only spends around two minutes explaining his recent absence from the internet.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
24 Dec. 2024
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While in the Heber Valley, Thomas spends the majority of his time in Midway, Utah, a town on the Eastern flank of the Wasatch Mountains, about an hour away from Salt Lake City and a stone’s throw from Park City.—
The Editors,
Outside Online,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Devotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devotes. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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