devoted to — giving all your time and energy to something or someone
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: giving all your time and energy to something or someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈvoʊtɪd tuː/
Example Sentences
- My cat is so devoted to sleeping that it even dreams about napping.
- He's devoted to collecting vintage stamps from around the world.
- The chef is so devoted to perfection that he tastes his soup 47 times before serving.
devoted to
ADJECTIVE[/dɪˈvoʊtɪd tuː/]
giving all your time and energy to something or someone
The nurse was devoted to caring for her patients.
The fan was devoted to her favorite singer. (GIVE YOUR HEART TO → give your whole heart to someone or something)
Because she was devoted to her work, she was promoted and celebrated by her team.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin devotus, meaning 'pledged' or 'dedicated'. The word originated in ancient Roman religious practice, where individuals would consecrate themselves to the gods through formal vows. Over time, the meaning expanded from its strictly religious context to encompass general dedication and commitment to any cause or person.
Breakdown
de- (completely) + votus (vow, pledge). The prefix de- intensifies the root votus, which comes from vovere (to vow), creating the sense of being wholly pledged or consecrated.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat is so devoted to sleeping that it even dreams about napping.”
“He's devoted to collecting vintage stamps from around the world.”
“The chef is so devoted to perfection that he tastes his soup 47 times before serving.”
“She's devoted to learning Korean and studies for three hours every day.”
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