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| Main Entry: |
devote
 [dih-voht] 
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| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | commit one's energies, thoughts |
| Synonyms: | allot, apply, apportion, appropriate, assign, bestow, bless, concern oneself, confide, consecrate, consign, dedicate, donate, enshrine, entrust, give, give away, hallow, hand out, occupy oneself, pledge, present, reserve, sanctify, set apart, vow |
| Antonyms: | misappropriate, misuse, waste |
| Main Entry: | addicted |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | dependent on something, compulsive |
| Synonyms: | absorbed, accustomed, attached, dependent, devoted, disposed, fanatic, fond, given over to, given to, habituated, hooked, hyped, imbued, inclined, obsessed, predisposed, prone to, spaced out, strung out, under the influence, used to, wedded to |
| Antonyms: | disinclined, independent, opposed, unaccustomed |
| Main Entry: | affectionate |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | having or showing fondness |
| Synonyms: | all over, attached, caring, crazy over, dear, devoted, doting, fond, friendly, huggy, kind, lovey-dovey, loving, mushy, nutty about, partial, soft on, sympathetic, tender, warm, warmhearted |
| Antonyms: | antagonistic, cold, cool, disliking, undemonstrative |
Example Sentences
- One is to increase the amount of land devoted to growing wheat.
- Each lesson will be devoted to an observation culled from among the many exploits of the great detective.
- Increasingly, the sites have sections devoted to alternative careers as well.
| Main Entry: | amatory |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | affectionate, desirous |
| Synonyms: | admiring, amorous, aphrodisiac, ardent, attracted, devoted, doting, erotic, fervent, fond, languishing, lovesick, loving, passionate, rapturous, romantic, sentimental, tender, wooing, yearning |
| Antonyms: | hateful, unfriendly |
| Main Entry: | applied |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | used |
| Synonyms: | activated, adapted, adjusted, brought to bear, correlated, devoted, enforced, exercised, practiced, related, tested, utilized |
| Main Entry: | apply |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | work hard |
| Synonyms: | address, be diligent, be industrious, bear down, bend, buckle down, commit, concentrate, dedicate, devote, dig, direct, give, give all one's got, give best shot, give old college try, grind, hammer away, hit the ball, hustle*, knuckle down, make effort, peg away, persevere, plug*, pour it on, pull out all stops, scratch, study, sweat*, throw, try, turn |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | appropriate |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | set aside; allocate |
| Synonyms: | allot, allow, appoint, apportion, assign, budget, devote, disburse, earmark, reserve, set apart |
| Antonyms: | keep, refuse, reject |
| Main Entry: | ardent |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | loyal |
| Synonyms: | allegiant, constant, devoted, faithful, resolute, steadfast, true |
| Antonyms: | disloyal |
| Main Entry: | attentive |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | considerate |
| Synonyms: | accommodating, civil, courteous, devoted, gallant, gracious, kind, obliging, polite, respectful, solicitous, thoughtful |
| Antonyms: | heedless, ignorant, inconsiderate, neglectful, unattentive |
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