Devoting

verb

Word Frequency: 1.0

Definitions

1.verbTo 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."

2.verbTo consign over; to doom

"The city was devoted to the flames."

3.verbTo execrate; to curse

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