devote

de-vote · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To give all or a large part of one's time or resources to a person, activity, or cause.

  2. 2.

    To dedicate something for a particular purpose.

Related words

Antonyms: ignore, neglect, withhold
See also: dedicate, devoted, devotion
Synonyms: commit, consecrate, dedicate, give, pledge

Etymology

From Latin devovere meaning "to dedicate by a vow, sacrifice," from de- (completely) + vovere (to vow). First recorded in English in the 16th century.