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Meaning of the word devote in English

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devote

US /dɪˈvoʊt/
UK /dɪˈvoʊt/
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Verb

1.

to give all or most of one's time or resources to (a person or activity)

Example:
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She decided to devote her life to helping others.
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He devoted himself to his studies.
Synonym:
dedicatecommitapplygiveassign
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