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Devoted

/dɪˈvəʊtəd/

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

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verb
  1. 1

    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."

  2. 2

    To consign over; to doom

    "The city was devoted to the flames."

  3. 3

    To execrate; to curse

adjective
  1. 1

    Vowed; dedicated; consecrated.

  2. 2

    Strongly emotionally attached; very fond of someone or something.

    "Bob and Sara are devoted to their children."

  3. 3

    Zealous; characterized by devotion.

  4. 4

    Cursed; doomed.

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dedicatedUsed or intended for a particular purpose

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dedicatedverbUsed or intended for a particular purpose
reveredRespected or given reverence.
hallowedConsecrated or sanctified; sacred, holy.
anointednounHaving undergone the process of anointing.
loyalnounHaving or demonstrating undivided and constant support for someone or something.
faithfulnounLoyal; adhering firmly to person or cause.
dutifulAccepting of one's legal or moral obligations and willing to do them well, and without complaint.
specialistnounSomeone who is an expert in, or devoted to, some specific branch of study or research.
specializedHighly skilled in, or specifically adapted to, a specific field.
recognizedNotable; distinguished; honored.
sincerenounGenuine; meaning what one says or does; heartfelt.
usedverbIn used to.
obedientnounWilling to comply with the commands, orders, or instructions of those in authority; biddable.
attachénounA diplomatic officer, usually one who plays a specific role.
lentnoun(Christianity) A period of the ecclesiastical year preceding Easter, traditionally involving temporary abstention from certain foods and pleasures.
focussedverb(Commonwealth) Alternative spelling of focused. [Directing all one's efforts towards achieving a particular goal.]
destinynounOne's eventual fate (not necessarily inevitable or predestined).
designatedHaving a specified designation
engagedverbHaving agreed to marry a particular person (one's fiancé or fiancée) or each other.
destinedConfined to a predetermined fate or destiny; certain.

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