definition of
devote

[1] #1 devote v. [give, dedicate, consecrate, commit] give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; "She committed herself to the work of God"; "give one's talents to a good cause"; "consecrate your life to the church". wn

[2] #2 devote v. [give, pay] dedicate; "give thought to"; "give priority to"; "pay attention to". wn

[3] #3 devote v. set aside or apart for a specific purpose or use; "this land was devoted to mining". wn