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devotes

The correct spelling is devotes.

How to pronounce devotes

verb

Say it like: Dev-ote-s

The correct spelling is devotes. 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.

Definition

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

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