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devoting

The correct spelling is devoting.

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verb

Say it like: Dev-oti-ng

The correct spelling is devoting. 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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