Analysis Complete

devote

/ devote /
verb

Definitions & Examples

verb Sense 1
set aside or apart for a specific purpose or use
"this land was devoted to mining"
Type of:
reserve
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 2
dedicate
"give thought to"
"give priority to"
"pay attention to"
Type of:
think cogitate cerebrate
Verb group:
sacrifice give
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody to INFINITIVE
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 3
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"
Type of:
use utilize utilise
Kinds of:
vow consecrate rededicate apply
Derived:
idolatry devotion veneration cultism fan
Verb group:
give sacrifice
Usage Patterns:
Somebody's (body part) ----s
Somebody ----s somebody to INFINITIVE
Somebody ----s VERB-ing
Semantic Complexity
42%
Sense Count
3
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
20
Times Searched
3
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reserve think cogitate cerebrate use utilize utilise vow consecrate rededicate apply