devote

[dih-voht] / dɪˈvoʊt /

VERB

commit one's energies, thoughts

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allot apply assign dedicate donate give give away present

STRONG

apportion appropriate bestow bless confide consecrate consign enshrine entrust hallow pledge reserve sanctify vow

WEAK

concern oneself hand out occupy oneself set apart

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal keep refrain take withhold

STRONG

desecrate disrespect hold refuse

WEAK

misappropriate misuse waste

Example Sentences

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Ah, no! and ’twould more honour prove He your devoto were than Love.

From Andrew Marvell by Morley, John

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