devote

UK /dɪˈvəʊt/ US /dɪˈvoʊt/

verb 3adj 1

Collocations

ADV

entirely, exclusively, solely, specifically

He exclusively devoted his free time to learning guitar after work.

mainly

verb

to give one's time, focus one's efforts, commit oneself, etc. entirely for, on, or to a certain matter; to consecrate.

They devoted their lives to following Jesus Christ.

I devoted this afternoon to repainting my study, and nothing will get in my way.

to consign over; to doom

to devote one to destruction

The city was devoted to the flames.

to execrate; to curse

adj

devoted; addicted; devout

A world devote to universal wrack

verb — dedicate

verb — give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

They devoted their lives to following Jesus Christ.

Wiktionary

I devoted this afternoon to repainting my study, and nothing will get in my way.

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He is the Chief of this far Countrey; and to his service, carnal and wicked men devote themselves.

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A world devote to universal wrack

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Devote your whole attention to your duties.

Tatoeba · #70853

I intend to devote a few hours a day to the study of English.

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In some senses, devote is marked as obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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