Associations to the word «Devote»
Noun
- Priesthood
- Astronomy
- Catechism
- Literature
- Life
- Painting
- Willingness
- Duty
- Task
- Austerity
- Fortune
- Activism
- Endeavor
- Gratification
- Alms
- Earnestness
- Journalism
- Praising
- Consideration
- Devotion
- Pleasure
- Seclusion
- Pledge
- Career
- Missionary
- Rest
- Hermit
- Whole
- Athenian
- Sabbath
- Bulk
- Nun
- Philosophy
- Topic
- Speculation
- Monk
- Exposition
- Recital
- Subject
- Amount
- Poetry
- Adoration
- Conducting
- Suffrage
- Labor
- Jehovah
- Wasting
- Autobiography
- Humanist
- Attainment
- Wickedness
- Chopin
- Passion
- Massa
- Periodical
Adjective
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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