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be devoted to

VERB

adhere

Synonyms

STRONGEST

comply heed obey observe stand by

STRONG

follow fulfill keep maintain mind practice respect support

WEAK

abide by be attached be constant be devoted be faithful be loyal be true cleave to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disobey ignore overlook

STRONG

condemn disregard forget let go neglect release scorn

WEAK

disjoin loose loosen not conform separate unfasten

VERB

cleave

Synonyms

STRONG

adhere agree associate attach cling cohere combine hold join link remain unite

WEAK

abide by be tight with be true freeze to stay put

Antonyms

STRONG

detach disagree disconnect disjoin dispute disunite divide divorce leave let go not conform part separate sever unfasten

WEAK

meld unite

VERB

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adhere to adopt attend keep observe reflect serve support watch

STRONG

accord comply conform copy cultivate emulate harmonize heed imitate match mimic mind mirror note obey regard

WEAK

abide by be consistent with be guided by be in keeping be interested in do like follow suit give allegiance to hold fast keep abreast of keep an eye on live up to model on pattern oneself upon string along take after take as an example

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disregard ignore let go neglect overlook refuse reject release

STRONG

be original clash deny differ disagree disobey fight oppose

WEAK

avoid go before lead misunderstand not get pass over precede scorn shun slight

Example Sentences

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Consisting of several factories to be built over the next 20 years, the entire development will be devoted to producing memory chips.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026

His latest feat came on Feb. 26 when he announced on Elon Musk’s X that the Post’s opinion pages would henceforth be devoted to supporting "personal liberties and free markets."

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2025

The retired judge also said "more social care needs to be devoted" to offenders or those at risk of committing crime.

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2024

“People I’ve talked to on the committee privately all agree that donor money needs to be devoted to winning elections, not legal fees,” said Republican committeeman John Hammond, of Indiana.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2024

The afternoon would be devoted to classroom demonstrations.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

be devoted to

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