devote — English Dictionary

Verb

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

   Examples

   They devoted their lives to following Jesus Christ.

   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.

   a leafless and simple branch […] devoted to the purpose of climbing

2. to consign over; to doom

   Examples

   to devote one to destruction

   The city was devoted to the flames.

3. to execrate; to curse

Adjective

1. devoted; addicted; devout

   Usage

   • Obsolete

   Examples

   A world devote to universal wrack

Verb

1. give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

   Synonyms

   givededicateconsecratecommit

   Broader terms

   useutilizeutiliseapplyemploy

   Examples

   She committed herself to the work of God

   give one's talents to a good cause

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   consecrate your life to the church

2. dedicate

   Synonyms

   givepay

   Broader terms

   thinkcogitatecerebrate

   Examples

   give thought to

   give priority to

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   pay attention to

3. set aside or apart for a specific purpose or use

   Broader terms

   reserve

   Examples

   this land was devoted to mining