devote
adjective
1. (obsolete) Devoted; addicted; devout.
verb
1. give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
Similar word(s): commit, consecrate, dedicate, give
Definition categories: communication, apply, employ, use, utilise, utilize
2. dedicate
Definition categories: cognition, cerebrate, cogitate, think
3. set aside or apart for a specific purpose or use
- this land was devoted to mining
Definition categories: possession, reserve
Sentences with devote as a verb:
- They devoted their lives to following Jesus Christ.
- I devoted this afternoon to repainting my study, and nothing will get in my way.
- to devote one to destruction
- The city was devoted to the flames.