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- pronunciation:
- dih
vot
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
devotes, devoting, devoted |
| definition 1: |
If you devote your time or attention to something, you give that thing your time or attention. We usually devote things like time, attention, effort, or energy to things that are important to us.
The volunteers devoted their time and energy to helping others.Sam's grandmother devotes a great deal of attention to her grandchildren.- synonyms:
- dedicate
- similar words:
- commit, pledge
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| definition 2: |
If you devote yourself or your life to something, you give it all your time, attention, or effort. You devote yourself to something because you care about it deeply.
Mrs. Eng devoted herself to taking care of her husband in the many months that he was ill.The general had devoted his life to being a good soldier.- synonyms:
- dedicate
- similar words:
- commit, pledge
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| definition 3: |
If the library has small rooms that are devoted to quiet study, it means that these rooms are intended to be used for studying quietly. They are set apart for that purpose.
Leah's dad has a big cabinet devoted to his large music collection.- synonyms:
- assign, dedicate
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| related words: |
spend |
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