Devote meaning

What does “devote” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“devote” is a verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause.

devote

verb

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

    “She committed herself to the work of God”

    “give one's talents to a good cause”

  2. dedicate

    “give thought to”

    “give priority to”

    Synonymsgivepay
  3. set aside or apart for a specific purpose or use

    “this land was devoted to mining”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University