devote meaning and definition

DEVOTE verb

Definition of devote (verb)

1. give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
   • "She committed herself to the work of God"; "give one's talents to a good cause"; "consecrate your life to the church"
   • synonyms: commit, consecrate, dedicate, give
2. dedicate
   • "give thought to"; "give priority to"; "pay attention to"
   • synonyms: give, pay
3. set aside or apart for a specific purpose or use
   • "this land was devoted to mining"