devote ~ to ... — to give all or most of one's time or resources to a particular activity, purpose, or person
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to give all or most of one's time or resources to a particular activity, purpose, or person
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈvoʊt/
Example Sentences
- My mom devotes three hours daily to watching cooking shows instead of actually cooking.
- He devoted his entire weekend to binge-watching Netflix series.
- She devotes herself to environmental protection.
devote ~ to ...
VERB[/dɪˈvoʊt/]
to give all or most of one's time or resources to a particular activity, purpose, or person
The doctor devoted herself to caring for children.
She devoted herself to practicing the piano every day. (GIVE YOURSELF TO → give your time and energy to one goal)
The volunteers devoted themselves to the campaign, promoted their ideas, and encouraged everyone to vote.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin devotus, the past participle of devovere (to vow, to dedicate). The word originated in ancient Roman religious practice, referring to the solemn act of dedicating or consecrating oneself to the gods through a vow or oath.
Breakdown
de- (completely, thoroughly) + votus (vowed, sworn) = completely vowed or pledged. The prefix de- intensifies the sense of total commitment in the vowing process.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom devotes three hours daily to watching cooking shows instead of actually cooking.”
“He devoted his entire weekend to binge-watching Netflix series.”
“She devotes herself to environmental protection.”
“The teacher devotes extra time to helping struggling students.”
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