Associations to the word «Devote»

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

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?
Dhammapada