Devote

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dɪˈvəʊt/
• Rhymes: -əʊt

Full definition of devote

Verb

1. To give one's time, focus one's efforts, commit oneself, etc. entirely for, on, or to a certain matter.They devoted their lives to following Jesus Christ.I devoted this afternoon to repainting my study, and nothing will get in my way.
• GrewThey devoted themselves unto all wickedness.
• Graya leafless and simple branch ... devoted to the purpose of climbing
2. To consign over; to doom.to devote one to destructionThe city was devoted to the flames.
3. To execrate; to curse.

Usage notes

Often used in the past participle form, which has become an adjective. See devoted.

Derived terms

• devotion

Related terms

• devotee

Adjective

1. (obsolete) Devoted; addicted; devout.

Anagrams

• vetoed