devote | Definition of devote

Synonyms and Antonyms of devote

1 to keep or intend for a special purpose

I conscientiously devote several hours every weekend to playing with my dog

Synonyms of devote

allocate, consecrate, dedicate, earmark, give up (to), reserve, save, set by

Words Related to devote

bless, hallow, sanctify

commit, confide, consign, entrust (also intrust)

apply, bestow, employ, use

Phrases Synonymous with devote

set apart, set aside

Near Antonyms of devote

ignore, neglect

misapply, misuse

2 to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention

planning a diplomatic career, she's been intensely devoting herself to the study of foreign languages in college

Synonyms of devote

address, apply, bend, buckle, give

Words Related to devote

readdress, reapply

knuckle down, set (to), settle (down)

busy, commit, concern, engage, involve

exert, exhaust, put out, spend, strain, stress, tax, trouble, wear out

carry on, pitch in, plunge (in)

grind, hump, hustle, peg (away), plod, plow, plug (away), work

Phrases Synonymous with devote

get cracking, get one's act together, get with it, turn one's hand (or turn a hand)

Near Antonyms of devote

dally, dawdle, dillydally, fiddle (around), fool around, idle, mess around, monkey (around), play, potter (around), putter (around), trifle