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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
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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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