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The correct spelling is devoted.
How to pronounce devoted
/dɪˈvəʊtəd/
verbIPA: /dɪˈvəʊtəd/
Say it like: Dev-ote-d
The correct spelling is devoted. 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.”
“Bob and Sara are devoted to their children.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To give one's time, focus one's efforts, commit oneself, etc. entirely for, on, or to a certain matter
- 2.To consign over; to doom
- 3.To execrate; to curse
adjective
- 1.Vowed; dedicated; consecrated.
- 2.Strongly emotionally attached; very fond of someone or something.
- 3.Zealous; characterized by devotion.
- 4.Cursed; doomed.
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