devote — Słownik języka angielskiego

Czasownik

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

   Przykłady

   They devoted their lives to following Jesus Christ.

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

   Więcej przykładów (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

   Przykłady

   to devote one to destruction

   The city was devoted to the flames.

3. to execrate; to curse

Przymiotnik

1. devoted; addicted; devout

   Użycie

   • wyszłe z użycia

   Przykłady

   A world devote to universal wrack

Czasownik

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

   Synonimy

   givededicateconsecratecommit

   Terminy szersze

   useutilizeutiliseapplyemploy

   Przykłady

   She committed herself to the work of God

   give one's talents to a good cause

   Więcej przykładów (1)

   consecrate your life to the church

2. dedicate

   Synonimy

   givepay

   Terminy szersze

   thinkcogitatecerebrate

   Przykłady

   give thought to

   give priority to

   Więcej przykładów (1)

   pay attention to

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

   Terminy szersze

   reserve

   Przykłady

   this land was devoted to mining