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Devote: meaning, definitions and examples

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devote

 

[ dษชหˆvษ™สŠt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to one's time or effort

To give all or a large part of one's time or resources to a particular activity, purpose, or person. Devote implies a strong commitment or dedication to something or someone.

Synonyms

commit, dedicate, pledge, sacrifice

Examples of usage

  • She devoted her life to helping others in need.
  • He devoted countless hours to studying for the exam.
  • The team devoted themselves to winning the championship.
  • She devoted all her energy to the project.
  • He devoted his entire career to scientific research.
Context #2 | Verb

to a deity or religious purpose

To dedicate or consecrate to a sacred purpose. Devote is often used in the context of religious rituals or practices.

Synonyms

consecrate, dedicate, hallow, sanctify

Examples of usage

  • She devoted the temple to the goddess.
  • He devoted his prayers to the well-being of his family.
  • The monks devoted themselves to a life of prayer and meditation.
  • They devoted the ceremony to honoring their ancestors.
  • The community devoted a day to spiritual reflection.

Translations

Translations of the word "devote" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dedicar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเคฐเฅเคชเคฟเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช widmen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mendedikasikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธัะฒัั‡ัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ poล›wiฤ™caฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆงใ’ใ‚‹ (sasageru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท consacrer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dedicar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท adamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”์น˜๋‹ค (bachida)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุฑุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vฤ›novat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ venovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅ‰็Œฎ (fรจngxiร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ posvetiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ helga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ะฝะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒซแƒฆแƒ•แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™sr etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dedicar

Etymology

The word 'devote' originated from the Latin word 'devotus', which means 'consecrated' or 'devoted'. It has been used in English since the 16th century. Initially, 'devote' was primarily associated with religious contexts, referring to dedicating something to a deity or sacred purpose. Over time, its usage expanded to include dedicating time, effort, or resources to various activities or causes. The term emphasizes a strong commitment and dedication to the object of devotion.

See also: devoted, devotedly, devotee, devotees, devotion, devotional.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,490 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.