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Verbs of Helping and Hurting - Verbs for Dedication

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to dedication such as "devote", "sacrifice", and "allot".

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Categorized English Verbs of Helping and Hurting
to dedicate

to give all or most of one's time, effort, or resources to a particular activity, cause, or person

Ex: She decided to dedicate her weekends to volunteering at the local animal shelter. 
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to devote
to devote
[Verb]

to assign something, such as resources or funds, to a particular purpose or use

Ex: The company decided to devote a significant portion of its budget to research and development. 
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to allocate

to distribute or assign resources, funds, or tasks for a particular purpose

Ex: The manager decided to allocate more budget to marketing for increased brand visibility. 
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to sacrifice

to give up something of value for the sake of something else

Ex: Parents often sacrifice personal time to ensure the well-being and happiness of their children. 
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to allot
to allot
[Verb]

to give or distribute a particular thing such as time, money, etc.

Ex: The manager decided to allot extra time for the team to complete the project successfully. 
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to earmark

to set aside something, such as funds or resources, for a specific purpose or use

Ex: The company decided to earmark a portion of its profits for employee training and development. 
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to pour into

to invest a significant amount of money into something continuously or over an extended period

Ex: The government poured additional funding into the education sector this year. 
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to grant
to grant
[Verb]

to let someone have something, especially something that they have requested

Ex: The teacher decided to grant extra time for students to complete their assignments. 
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to confer
to confer
[Verb]

to give an official degree, title, right, etc. to someone

Ex: The university will confer degrees upon the graduating students during the commencement ceremony. 
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to bestow
to bestow
[Verb]

to present or give something, often with a sense of honor or generosity

Ex: The teacher will bestow awards on students who excel in their academic achievements. 
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to vest
to vest
[Verb]

to grant power, authority, or rights to someone, typically in an official or legal context

Ex: The constitution vests the president with the authority to veto legislation. 
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to accord
to accord
[Verb]

to grant permission or approval for someone to possess or have something

Ex: The constitution accords all citizens freedom of speech and assembly. 
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to vouchsafe

to give something with a sense of superiority

Ex: The professor vouchsafed a small piece of advice to the struggling student, as if imparting wisdom to a child. 
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to tender
to tender
[Verb]

to formally present or propose something

Ex: She tendered her resignation to the company, providing a two-week notice. 
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to lavish
to lavish
[Verb]

to generously give or spend, especially on luxurious or extravagant things

Ex: The billionaire decided to lavish his wealth on a charitable foundation to support various causes. 
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to impart
to impart
[Verb]

to give or transfer a particular quality or characteristic to something

Ex: The aging process in oak barrels imparts a distinct smoky flavor to the whiskey. 
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