devote

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devote

(verb)

Meaning

to give time or attention to something

Example

"She decided to devote her summer to studying for the exams."

Synonyms

dedicatecommit

Antonyms

neglectabandon

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'devotare', meaning to dedicate solemnly.
Related word forms
  • noun: devotion
  • adjective: devoted

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