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devoted

adjective
deĀ·​votĀ·​ed | \ di-Ėˆvō-təd How to pronounce devoted (audio) , dē-\

Definition of devoted

: characterized by loyalty and devotion a devoted fan he is devoted to her

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Other Words from devoted

devotedly adverb
devotedness noun

Synonyms & Antonyms for devoted

Synonyms

adoring, affectionate, fond, loving, tender, tenderhearted

Antonyms

unloving

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Examples of devoted in a Sentence

a rock star's most devoted fans The TV show has a devoted following.

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Yet Handler seems devoted to making readers put his book down. Ian Shapira, Washington Post, "Silicon Valley is a popular target for writers. How does Daniel Handlerā€™s ā€˜Bottle Groveā€™ hold up?," 30 Aug. 2019 The industry is saying certain beds removed from the daily mix and devoted to dialysis and other specialty care are being wrongly counted as empty, but the state has showed no signs of changing its vacancy counts or methods. Josh Kovner, courant.com, "Concerns increase over fate of nine high-vacancy nursing homes targeted for Medicaid cuts," 28 Aug. 2019 There's even a YouTube channel, Virtual Railfan, devoted to trains, with 700 million views monthly and 158,176 subscribers. Micah Walker, Detroit Free Press, "All aboard: Experience fall colors on these historic trains in Michigan," 11 Aug. 2019 The castle-like Met Cloisters on the Hudson River is the branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art devoted to Medieval religious art and architecture, created out of bits of four actual cloisters. Elizabeth Chang, Twin Cities, "Harlemā€™s 125th Street is the gateway to new corners of Manhattan," 3 Aug. 2019 The Stewards and their employees at Gatos and Beans -- all of whom are devoted cat people -- offer input and recommendations on each applicant. Mary Colurso | [email protected], al, "Alabamaā€™s first cat cafe, Gatos and Beans, aims to make animal lovers purr," 2 Aug. 2019 There's no doubt that Shawn Mendes is extremely devoted to his fan base, the Mendes Army. Jasmine Gomez, Seventeen, "Shawn Mendes Deletes Social Media After Camila Cabello Make-out Pictures Surface," 2 Aug. 2019 And The Dallas Morning News reflected that obsession in the July 21, 1969, issue, with a Monday front cover solely devoted to the landing and a hefty eight inside pages chock full of space mania. Dallas News, "'Something good for a change:' How Dallas celebrated the moon landing," 18 July 2019 Every year, institutions and organizations devoted to reducing the toll of suicide in Americaā€™s communities publish resources devoted to prevention. Ericka Andersen, WSJ, "Is God the Answer to the Suicide Epidemic?," 11 July 2019

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First Known Use of devoted

1586, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for devoted

see devote

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devoted

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of devoted

: having strong love or loyalty for something or someone

devoted

adjective
deĀ·​votĀ·​ed | \ di-Ėˆvō-təd\

Kids Definition of devoted

1 : completely loyal devoted supporters and admirers
2 : affectionate, loving a devoted parent

Other Words from devoted

devotedly adverb The smallest pup, ā€¦ struggling to her feet, followed him devotedly. — Jean Craighead George, Julie of the Wolves

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