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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
📖 Definitions of "Devoted"
- 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
To consign over; to doom
"The city was devoted to the flames."
- 3
To execrate; to curse
- 1
Vowed; dedicated; consecrated.
- 2
Strongly emotionally attached; very fond of someone or something.
"Bob and Sara are devoted to their children."
- 3
Zealous; characterized by devotion.
- 4
Cursed; doomed.
🔄 Synonyms of "Devoted"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| dedicated | Used or intended for a particular purpose |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Devoted"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| dedicatedverb | Used or intended for a particular purpose |
| revered | Respected or given reverence. |
| hallowed | Consecrated or sanctified; sacred, holy. |
| anointednoun | Having undergone the process of anointing. |
| loyalnoun | Having or demonstrating undivided and constant support for someone or something. |
| faithfulnoun | Loyal; adhering firmly to person or cause. |
| dutiful | Accepting of one's legal or moral obligations and willing to do them well, and without complaint. |
| specialistnoun | Someone who is an expert in, or devoted to, some specific branch of study or research. |
| specialized | Highly skilled in, or specifically adapted to, a specific field. |
| recognized | Notable; distinguished; honored. |
| sincerenoun | Genuine; meaning what one says or does; heartfelt. |
| usedverb | In used to. |
| obedientnoun | Willing to comply with the commands, orders, or instructions of those in authority; biddable. |
| attachénoun | A 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.] |
| destinynoun | One's eventual fate (not necessarily inevitable or predestined). |
| designated | Having a specified designation |
| engagedverb | Having agreed to marry a particular person (one's fiancé or fiancée) or each other. |
| destined | Confined to a predetermined fate or destiny; certain. |
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