DEVOTE


Meaning of DEVOTE in English

■ verb

1》 ( ~ something to ) give time or resources to (a person or activity).

2》 archaic invoke or pronounce a curse upon.

Origin

C16 (in the sense 'dedicate formally, consecrate'): from L. devot- , devovere , from de- 'formally' + vovere 'to vow'.

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