devote

/di-ˈvōt/

Latin devotus, past participle of devovēre, from de- + vovēre to vow

verb

  1. to commit by a solemn act

  2. to give over or direct (time, money, effort, etc.) to a cause, enterprise, or activity

devoted herself to serving God

devote dedicate consecrate hallow mean to set apart for a special and often higher end. devote is likely to imply compelling motives and often attachment to an objective. dedicate implies solemn and exclusive devotion to a sacred or serious use or purpose.

phrasal verb

  1. to decide that (something) will be used for (a special purpose) : to use (time, money, energy, attention, etc.) for (something)

They devote an hour every day to worship.