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Meaning of devote in English
Pronunciation
/dəˈvoʊt/
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Verb
devote
Etymology
late 16th century (in the sense ‘dedicate formally, consecrate’): from Latin devot-‘consecrated’, from the verb devovere, from de-‘formally’ + vovere‘to vow’
Definitions
1.
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
Examples
« She committed herself to the work of God »
« give one's talents to a good cause »
« consecrate your life to the church »
2.
dedicate
Examples
« give thought to »
« give priority to »
« pay attention to »
3.
set aside or apart for a specific purpose or use
Examples
« this land was devoted to mining »