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devoting

de·vote
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dih-voht]
    • /dɪˈvoʊt/
    • /dɪˈvəʊtɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-voht]
    • /dɪˈvoʊt/

Definitions of devoting word

  • verb with object devoting to give up or appropriate to or concentrate on a particular pursuit, occupation, purpose, cause, etc.: to devote one's time to reading. 1
  • verb with object devoting to appropriate by or as if by a vow; set apart or dedicate by a solemn or formal act; consecrate: She devoted her life to God. 1
  • verb with object devoting to commit to evil or destruction; doom. 1
  • noun devoting Present participle of devote. 1

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Origin of devoting

First appearance:

before 1580
One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < Latin dēvōtus vowed (past participle of dēvovēre), equivalent to dē- de- + vōtus; see vote, vow

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Parts of speech for Devoting

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

devoting popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

devoting usage trend in Literature

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