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Meaning of the word devote in English

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devote

US /dɪˈvoʊt/

UK /dɪˈvəʊt/

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Verb

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:

dedicate commit apply give assign

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devoted devotion devote to