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DEVOTE

(verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Devote.

How to pronounce devote:

US

Devote - as a verb

Give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

Example: "She committed herself to the work of god"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
commit12consecrate14dedicate12give8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
apply12employ13use3utilise7utilize16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Dedicate

Example: "Give thought to"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
give8pay8

Set aside or apart for a specific purpose or use

Example: "This land was devoted to mining"

Devote - as an adjective

Devoted; addicted; devout

Example Sentences

"She devotes hours to practicing the piano each day."
"He devoted his entire career to scientific research."
"They are devoted to serving their community."
"She devoted herself to caring for her elderly parents."
"He devotes his free time to volunteering at the local shelter."
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Word Game Points

Is DEVOTE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, devote is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEVOTE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is DEVOTE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, devote is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEVOTE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is DEVOTE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, devote is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEVOTE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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