Визначення слова «devote» мовою англійська

verb

1. 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.
   • I devoted this afternoon to repainting my study, and nothing will get in my way.

2. to consign over; to doom

   • to devote one to destruction
   • The city was devoted to the flames.

3. to execrate; to curse

adjective

1. (obsolete) devoted; addicted; devout