pay vs devote

pay is a noun but devote is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
pay	Yes	No	Yes	No
devote	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, pay and devote are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of pay include give.

pay (noun)	devote (noun)
something that remunerates

pay (verb)	devote (verb)
dedicate	dedicate
bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action	give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow	set aside or apart for a specific purpose or use
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
bring in
do or give something to somebody in return
cancel or discharge a debt
make a compensation for
discharge or settle
render
be worth it