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Word entry · 6 letters

devote

Best crossword clue

"Give effort to"

6 letters · collected on this word page

6 lettersPronunciation /dɪˈvəʊt/Part of speech verbSorted deeotvStarts with DEnds with E2 cluesCommon crossword word
1D2E3V4O5T6E

Definitions

  1. To give time, effort, or resources to something.

Word origin

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.

Used in a sentence

  • They devoted their lives to following Jesus Christ.
  • I devoted this afternoon to repainting my study, and nothing will get in my way.
  • He is the Chief of this far Countrey; and to his service, carnal and wicked men devote themselves.

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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues

01Give effort to6 letters
02Dedicate6 letters

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