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- pronunciation:
- dih
vot
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
devotes, devoting, devoted |
| definition 1: |
to give to a purpose; dedicate.
They devoted their time and energy to helping others.- synonyms:
- dedicate
- similar words:
- commit, pledge
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| definition 2: |
to set apart for a special purpose.
Let's devote this room to quiet reading.- synonyms:
- assign, dedicate
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| definition 3: |
to give (all one's attention, time, and effort) to something, or to dedicate (oneself or one's life) to something completely (usually followed by "to").
She devoted herself to the care of her husband during his long illness.The general devoted his life to serving his country.Mrs. Eng devotes a great deal of her time to helping others.- synonyms:
- dedicate
- similar words:
- commit, pledge
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| related words: |
apply, spend, turn |
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