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Added 9 October 2026

devote

/dɪˈvəʊt/ verb

In Latin: addīcō, dēvoveō Wiktionary

verb Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about devote at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

to give one's time, focus one's efforts, commit oneself, etc. entirely for, on, or to a certain matter; to consecrate.
They devoted their lives to following Jesus Christ.
to consign over; to doom
to devote one to destruction
to execrate; to curse

adjective

devoted; addicted; devout

Origin

Borrowed from Latin dēvōtus, past participle of Latin dēvoveō (“dedicate by a vow, sacrifice oneself, promise solemnly”). Doublet of devow; see also devout. Displaced native Middle English ēstful, from Old English ēstful.

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