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devoted

/dɪˈvəʊtəd/

Meanings
  • adjective

    given in the service or allegiance of a person, cause, or organization; loyal and dedicated

    - "He was a devoted servant to his master."
    - "She is a devoted mother to her children."
    - "The devoted fan traveled across the country to attend the concert."
  • verb

    give or surrender oneself to a person, cause, or activity

    - "I will devotedly serve my country."
    - "He devoted his entire life to his art."
    - "She devoted a lot of time and energy to her studies."

Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1676738"

Rhymes
Words rhyming with devoted
committed , devotedly , submitted
Variants
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devoted , devotedly , devotedness , devotednesses , devote , devotement , devotements , devotes , devoting , self-devoted , self-devotedness , self-devotednesses , devote to , devoted to , devotes to , devoting to
Forms
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devotedly, devotee, devotion, devotees, devotedly, devotedness


Etymology
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From Old French 'devot' meaning 'dedicated' or 'worthy of reverence'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'devoted' is often used in the context of religion to describe individuals who have dedicated their lives to serving a deity or spiritual practice.

  2. In ancient Rome, a 'devotee' was a person who had made a vow to a god and was therefore considered sacred and inviolable.


Related Concepts
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  1. loyalty: Devotion is closely related to the concept of loyalty, as both involve a deep commitment and allegiance to something or someone.

  2. dedication: Devotion and dedication are similar concepts, as both involve a strong commitment and focus on a particular thing or cause.


Culture
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In literature, 'devoted' is often used to describe characters who are deeply committed to their beliefs, causes, or relationships. In art, the concept of devotion is often depicted through religious or romantic themes. In music, there are several songs with the title 'Devoted' that explore themes of love and commitment.

How to Memorize "devoted"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person deeply engrossed in an activity they are passionate about, such as painting or playing an instrument. This person is devoted to their craft and spends long hours perfecting their skills.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'devoted' with the idea of loyalty and commitment. Think of a loyal dog that stays by its owner's side no matter what.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym D.E.V.O.T.E.D to remember the meaning of devoted: Dedicated, Exclusive, Valiant, Offering, Total, Enthusiastic, Dedicated.


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