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| 1. | [ verb ] give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause | |
| Synonyms: | commit give dedicate consecrate | |
| Examples: | "She committed herself to the work of God" "give one's talents to a good cause" "consecrate your life to the church" |
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| Related terms: | use implement rededicate vow apply sacrifice give dedication commitment consecration idolatry dedication | |
| 2. | [ verb ] as in the expressions "give thought to" | |
| Synonyms: | give pay | |
| Examples: | "give priority to", etc. |
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| Related terms: | think sacrifice | |
| 3. | [ verb ] set aside or apart for a specific purpose or use | |
| Examples: | "this land was devoted to mining" |
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| Related terms: | reserve | |
| Similar spelling: |
devotee depot devout depute debate deft debt deviate debut debit devoid |
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