devote

Reading level: medium

Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
  2. verb dedicate
  3. verb set aside or apart for a specific purpose or use

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin dēvōtus, past participle of Latin dēvoveō (“dedicate by a vow, sacrifice oneself, promise solemnly”). Doublet of devow; see also devout. Displaced native Middle English ēstful, from Old English ēstful.

In classic literature

Synonyms

give, dedicate, consecrate, commit

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