Devote and Withhold

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Devote verb - To keep or intend for a special purpose.

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Withhold is an antonym for devote in thoughts topic.

Nearby Words: devotion, devotedly, devotee, devotional, devoting

Withhold verb - To be unwilling to grant.

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Devote is an antonym for withhold.

Nearby Word: withholding

part	devote part	withhold part
deal	devote deal	withhold deal
resources	devote resources	withhold resources
time	devote time	withhold time
Other words: money, side, abilities.

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