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devoted

/dɪˈvəʊtəd/

verb

Meaning

  • To give one's time, focus one's efforts, commit oneself, etc. entirely for, on, or to a certain matter

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

  • To consign over; to doom

    "The city was devoted to the flames."

  • To execrate; to curse

adjective

Meaning

  • Vowed; dedicated; consecrated.

  • Strongly emotionally attached; very fond of someone or something.

    "Bob and Sara are devoted to their children."

  • Zealous; characterized by devotion.

  • Cursed; doomed.