what does devote mean?
DEVOTE as VERB
- Meaning
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
- 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)
- 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
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