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devoted

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/dɪˈvəʊtəd/ English

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verb

  1. To give one's time, focus one's efforts, commit oneself, etc. entirely for, on, or to a certain matter“I devoted this afternoon to repainting my study, and nothing will get in my way.”
  2. To consign over; to doom“The city was devoted to the flames.”
  3. To execrate; to curse

adjective

  1. Vowed; dedicated; consecrated.
  2. Strongly emotionally attached; very fond of someone or something.“Bob and Sara are devoted to their children.”
  3. Zealous; characterized by devotion.
  4. Cursed; doomed.

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