devote

Pronunciation: /dɪˈvəʊt/

The English word “devote” has 4 meanings listed here.

verb

to give one's time, focus one's efforts, commit oneself, etc. entirely for, on, or to a certain matter; to consecrate.
to consign over; to doom
to execrate; to curse

adjective

devoted; addicted; devout

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin dēvōtus, past participle of Latin dēvoveō (“dedicate by a vow, sacrifice oneself, promise solemnly”). Doublet of devow; see also devout. Displaced native Middle English ēstful, from Old English ēstful.

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