devote — Английский словарь

Глагол

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

   Примеры

   They devoted their lives to following Jesus Christ.

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

   Другие примеры (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

   Примеры

   to devote one to destruction

   The city was devoted to the flames.

3. to execrate; to curse

Прилагательное

1. devoted; addicted; devout

   Употребление

   • вышедшее из употребления

   Примеры

   A world devote to universal wrack

Глагол

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

   Синонимы

   givededicateconsecratecommit

   Более общие понятия

   useutilizeutiliseapplyemploy

   Примеры

   She committed herself to the work of God

   give one's talents to a good cause

   Другие примеры (1)

   consecrate your life to the church

2. dedicate

   Синонимы

   givepay

   Более общие понятия

   thinkcogitatecerebrate

   Примеры

   give thought to

   give priority to

   Другие примеры (1)

   pay attention to

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

   Более общие понятия

   reserve

   Примеры

   this land was devoted to mining