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devote

verb

dedicate

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
D
Ends with
E
Contains
EV
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

dɪˈvoʊt

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. dedicate

    “give thought to”

verb

  1. give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

    “She committed herself to the work of God”

verb

  1. set aside or apart for a specific purpose or use

    “this land was devoted to mining”

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Example Sentences

give thought to
give priority to
pay attention to
She committed herself to the work of God
give one's talents to a good cause
consecrate your life to the church
this land was devoted to mining

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