Cool MateMeaning of Devote
To commit or dedicate time, effort, or resources to a particular purpose.
In simple words: To give time or effort to something.
Devote in a sentence
- She plans to devote her summer to volunteering.
- He decided to devote more time to his studies this year.
- The organization devotes resources to environmental protection.
How to use Devote
Use 'devote' for serious commitments, like time to a cause. Avoid informal settings.
Grammar pattern
devote + object
Memory hint
Think of 'devote' as giving your vote to something important.
Related words
Collocations with Devote
- devote time
- devote energy
- devote resources
- devote attention
- devote oneself
Common mistakes with Devote
- 'Devote' is often confused with 'devotee', which means a fan or follower.
- Some learners forget to use an object, saying 'devote to' without specifying what.
- Misusing 'devote' in casual speech where 'spend' or 'use' would fit better.
Compare Devote with Dedicate, Commit, Allocate, Invest, Sacrifice
Devote appears in
Devote in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يُكرّس
تخصيص وقت أو جهد لشيء ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
Devote
কোনো কিছুতে সময় বা প্রচেষ্টা দেওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
widmen
Jemandem oder etwas Zeit oder Mühe widmen.
- SpanishEspañol
Dedicar
Darle tiempo o esfuerzo a algo.
- Persianفارسی
اختصاص دادن، وقف کردن
وقت یا تلاش خود را به چیزی اختصاص دادن.
- FrenchFrançais
Dévouer
Donner du temps ou de l'effort à quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
समर्पित करना
किसी चीज़ को समय या प्रयास देना।
- ItalianItaliano
Dedicare
Dare tempo o sforzo a qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Dedicar
Dar tempo ou esforço a algo.
- RussianРусский
Посвящать
Уделять чему-то время или усилия.
- Urduاردو
وقف کرنا، مخصوص کرنا
کسی چیز کے لیے وقت یا کوشش دینا۔
- Chinese中文
Devote
把时间或精力花在某件事上。
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Frequently asked questions about Devote
What does Devote mean?
To give time or effort to something.
What is the definition of Devote?
To commit or dedicate time, effort, or resources to a particular purpose.
How do you use Devote in a sentence?
She plans to devote her summer to volunteering.
Can you give another example of Devote?
He decided to devote more time to his studies this year.
What are synonyms for Devote?
Common alternatives include dedicate, commit, allocate, invest, sacrifice.
What is the opposite of Devote?
Opposite meanings include neglect, ignore, disregard.
What words go with Devote?
It commonly pairs with devote time, devote energy, devote resources, devote attention, devote oneself.
What are common mistakes when using Devote?
'Devote' is often confused with 'devotee', which means a fan or follower. Some learners forget to use an object, saying 'devote to' without specifying what. Misusing 'devote' in casual speech where 'spend' or 'use' would fit better.
How do you pronounce Devote?
US: /["/dɪˈvəʊt/","/dɪˈvəʊts/","/dɪˈvəʊtɪd/","/dɪˈvəʊtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/dɪˈvəʊt/","/dɪˈvəʊts/","/dɪˈvəʊtɪd/","/dɪˈvəʊtɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Devote?
Use 'devote' for serious commitments, like time to a cause. Avoid informal settings.
What CEFR level is Devote?
"Devote" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.