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Definition of: devote
(di·vōt′) v.t. ·vot·ed, ·vot·ing
1. To give or apply (attention, time, or oneself) completely to some activity, purpose, etc.
2. To set apart; dedicate; consecrate.
3. Obs. To doom. [<L devotus, pp. of devovere <de- away + vovere vow]
—de·vote′ment noun
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