Associations to the word «Devote»
Noun
- Contemplation
- Attention
- Pursuit
- Preaching
- Vocation
- Vow
- Philanthropy
- Sick
- Chastity
- Penance
- Energy
- Caring
- Welfare
- Remainder
- Torah
- Philology
- Ingenuity
- Paragraph
- Resource
- Profession
- Piety
- Benevolence
- Teaching
- Studying
- Abandon
- Writing
- Cultivation
- Zeal
- Hobby
- Chapter
- Raising
- Leisure
- Professorship
- Enjoyment
- Pastime
- Gardening
- Effort
- Botany
- Monograph
- Helping
- Toil
- Solitude
- Treatise
- Charity
- Portion
- Study
- Practise
- Meditation
- Wealth
- Prayer
- Talent
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
DEVOTE, verb. To give one's time, focus one's efforts, commit oneself, etc. entirely for, on, or to a certain matter.
DEVOTE, verb. To consign over; to doom.
DEVOTE, verb. To execrate; to curse.
DEVOTE, adjective. (obsolete) Devoted; addicted; devout.
Dictionary definition
DEVOTE, verb. Give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; "She committed herself to the work of God"; "give one's talents to a good cause"; "consecrate your life to the church".
DEVOTE, verb. Dedicate; "give thought to"; "give priority to"; "pay attention to".
DEVOTE, verb. Set aside or apart for a specific purpose or use; "this land was devoted to mining".
Wise words
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