Definition of devote verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and ... Devote to · Devote yourself to · Adjective · Devotedly adverb

Definition of devote verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and ...

phrasal verb. devote something to something. ​to give an amount of time, attention, etc. to something.

There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb devote, one of which is labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation ...

​having great love for somebody/something and supporting them in everything. a devoted son/friend/fan; devoted to somebody/something They are devoted to ...

having great love for someone or something and being loyal to them. They are devoted to their children. a devoted son/friend/fan

​devotee (of somebody/something) a person who admires and is very enthusiastic about somebody/something. a devotee of science fiction; He's been a golf devotee ...

[uncountable, singular] devotion (to somebody/something) great love, care, and support for someone or something His devotion to his wife and family is touching.

​to give most of your time, energy, attention, etc. to somebody/something. She devoted herself to her career. He devoted himself entirely to writing.