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    devote
    /dɪˈvəʊt/

    verb

    • 1. give all or most of one's time or resources to (a person or activity): "I wanted to devote more time to my family"
    • 2. invoke or pronounce a curse upon: archaic "the hostile army was devoted with dire execrations to the gods of war"

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › devoteDevote Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb devote, which means to commit by a solemn act or to give over to a cause. Find out how to use devote correctly and avoid common mistakes.

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    to give up or appropriate to or concentrate on a particular pursuit, occupation, purpose, cause, etc.: to devote one's time to reading. Synonyms: consign, apply, assign. to appropriate by or as if by a vow; set apart or dedicate by a solemn or formal act; consecrate: She devoted her life to God. to commit to evil or destruction; doom. devote.

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  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEVOTE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    1 day ago · Learn the meaning and usage of the verb devote, which means to apply or dedicate oneself, time, or energy to something. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and examples of devote in British and American English.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › devoteDevote - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    verb. set aside or apart for a specific purpose or use. “this land was devoted to mining” see more. verb. give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause. synonyms: commit, consecrate, dedicate, give. give. offer in good faith. give, sacrifice. endure the loss of. see more. Pronunciation. US. /dɪˈvoʊt/ UK. /dɪˈvʌʊt/ Cite this entry. Style:

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › devoteDevote - definition of devote by The Free Dictionary

    Devote means to give or apply oneself entirely to a particular activity, pursuit, cause, or person. It implies faithfulness and loyalty. See also related terms, translations, and verb forms of devote.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › devotedevote verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation and grammar of the verb devote, which means to give someone or something a lot of time or attention. See examples of how to use devote in sentences and phrasal verbs.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryDEVOTE definition in American English | Collins English...

    4 days ago · Learn the meaning and usage of the verb devote, which means to give up or apply oneself or something to a purpose, cause, or person. Find synonyms, pronunciation, word origin, and examples of devote in sentences.