Read full poem →Thou knowest my manhood’s solemn and visionary meditations;
Thou knowest how, before I commenced, I devoted all to come to Thee;
Thou knowest I have in age ratified all those vows, and strictly kept them;
Dictionary Entry
devoted
Part of SpeechverbPronunciation/dɪˈvəʊtəd/Word FrequencyCommon (5.29)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)Used In Literature ↓To give one's time, focus one's efforts, commit oneself, etc. entirely for, on, or to a certain matter
In a Sentence
“I devoted this afternoon to repainting my study, and nothing will get in my way.”
Published Usage Examples
“Sir Victor had been most devoted, "_most devoted_" said Trix, in italics, "that is, for him.”
“The word devoted here is the Greek word philadelphia.”
This entry also appears in ReadingWillow Year 12 word lists, so students can move between the dictionary and year-level study sets.
Origin
From Latin 'devovere' meaning 'to vow, dedicate'.
Common Phrases
himself devotedthemselves devotedmuch devoted. devoted
Poetry examples for “devoted”
Excerpts from the ReadingWillow English Library collection.
