devote — 英語辞典

動詞

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

   例文

   They devoted their lives to following Jesus Christ.

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

   その他の例文 (2)

   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

   例文

   to devote one to destruction

   The city was devoted to the flames.

3. to execrate; to curse

形容詞

1. devoted; addicted; devout

   用法

   • 廃語

   例文

   A world devote to universal wrack

動詞

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

   同義語

   givededicateconsecratecommit

   上位語

   useutilizeutiliseapplyemploy

   例文

   She committed herself to the work of God

   give one's talents to a good cause

   その他の例文 (1)

   consecrate your life to the church

2. dedicate

   同義語

   givepay

   上位語

   thinkcogitatecerebrate

   例文

   give thought to

   give priority to

   その他の例文 (1)

   pay attention to

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

   上位語

   reserve

   例文

   this land was devoted to mining