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devote

The correct spelling is devote.

How to pronounce devote

/dɪˈvəʊt/
verb

IPA: /dɪˈvəʊt/

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The correct spelling is devote. To give one's time, focus one's efforts, commit oneself, etc. entirely for, on, or to a certain matter For example: "I devoted this afternoon to repainting my study, and nothing will get in my way."

Usage Examples

I devoted this afternoon to repainting my study, and nothing will get in my way.

The city was devoted to the flames.

Meanings

verb

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

adjective

  1. 1.Devoted; addicted; devout

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