DEVOTE as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • dedicate
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • give thought to
    • give priority to
    • pay attention to
    Hypernyms(s) devote is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  2. Meaning
    • give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • She committed herself to the work of God
    • give one’’s talents to a good cause
    • consecrate your life to the church
    Hypernyms(s) devote is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • set aside or apart for a specific purpose or use
    Usage Example(s)
    • this land was devoted to mining
    Hypernyms(s) devote is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower