devote
英[dɪ'vəʊt]
美[dɪ'vot]
英英释意
- 1. 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"
- 2. dedicate;
- "give thought to"
- "give priority to"
- "pay attention to"
- 3. set aside or apart for a specific purpose or use;
- "this land was devoted to mining"