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devoted

(dɪvoʊtɪd)
1. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
Someone who is devoted to a person loves that person very much.
...a loving and devoted husband.
50 years on, the couple are still devoted to one another. [+ to]
2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
If you are devoted to something, you care about it a lot and are very enthusiastic about it.
I have personally been devoted to this cause for many years. [+ to]
Horace is so devoted to his garden that he hasn't been away for 10 years.
Joyce Bryt is a devoted Star Trek fan.
3. adjective
Something that is devoted to a particular thing deals only with that thing or contains only that thing.
...a major touring exhibition devoted to the work of young artists.
The shop is devoted to a new range of accessories. [+ to]
More Synonyms of devoted

devoted in British English

(dɪˈvəʊtɪd)
adjective
1. 
feeling or demonstrating loyalty or devotion; ardent; devout
2. (postpositive; foll by to)
set apart, dedicated, or consecrated
Derived forms
devotedly (deˈvotedly)
adverb
devotedness (deˈvotedness)
noun

devoted in American English

(dɪˈvoʊtɪd)
adjective
1. 
dedicated; consecrated
2. 
very loving, loyal, or faithful
3.  Obsolete
doomed
Derived forms
devotedly (deˈvotedly)
adverb
devotedness (deˈvotedness)
noun

Examples of 'devoted' in a sentence
devoted

I consider myself the most loving and devoted owner imaginable.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
A devoted husband and father, he often had his family join him on location.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
She is the same warm, decent, devoted mother.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He was a devoted fan of Hearts, perhaps in keeping with his quixotic pursuit of lost causes.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
And his many devoted former research students testify most directly to his continuing influence.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
We thought they seemed such a devoted couple.
The Sun (2009)
He was a devoted father of three with a fourth on the way.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He has become similarly devoted to helping young musicians.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
She was a devoted mother and cared for people.
The Sun (2008)
They retained a devoted following long after they ceased production.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
He was a loving husband and devoted father.
The Sun (2009)
He is a devoted father and husband.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
She was a devoted mother and a devoted member of her family.
The Sun (2011)
Thank goodness their devoted following can find them.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
And with him were the devoted mother and father who could not face life without him.
The Sun (2009)
But the devoted mother is concerned that her condition puts a strain on them.
The Sun (2014)
She began publishing it online in instalments and picked up a devoted following.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Nor does it follow that a devoted wife is the safest judge of what is due to history.
The Times Literary Supplement (2011)
So, is this a curiosity for devoted fans only?
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Then the devoted husband and dad was about to go on the road and spoke about the guilt he felt at leaving them.
The Sun (2015)
Of course you are not wrong, but a proud and devoted wife and widow.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
On the one hand, how flattering to have such devoted fans!
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
 A devoted husband who admitted killing his sick wife after she asked him to bring her suffering to an end has been spared jail.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Everyone should own the original movie, but we've rounded up a few clips that only the most devoted fans will have seen before.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)

In other languages
devoted

British English: devoted /dɪˈvəʊtɪd/ ADJECTIVE
If you are devoted to someone or something, you care about them or love them very much.
...a loving and devoted husband.
  • American English: devoted
  • Arabic: مُكَرَّس
  • Brazilian Portuguese: devotado
  • Chinese: 忠诚的
  • Croatian: predan
  • Czech: oddaný
  • Danish: hengiven
  • Dutch: toegewijd
  • European Spanish: devoto
  • Finnish: uskollinen
  • French: dévoué
  • German: hingebungsvoll
  • Greek: αφοσιωμένος
  • Italian: devoto
  • Japanese: 献身的な
  • Korean: 헌신적인
  • Norwegian: hengiven
  • Polish: poświęcony
  • European Portuguese: dedicado
  • Romanian: devotat
  • Russian: преданный
  • Latin American Spanish: devoto
  • Swedish: hängiven
  • Thai: ซื่อสัตย์
  • Turkish: özverili
  • Ukrainian: відданий
  • Vietnamese: tận tụy

Chinese translation of 'devoted'

devoted

(dɪˈvəutɪd)

adj

  1. (= enthusiastic) 热(熱)衷的 (rèzhōng de)
  2. (= loving) [husband, daughter] 忠诚(誠)的 (zhōngchéng de)
  3. devoted to sth (= specialising in) 致力于(於)某事的 (zhìlì yú mǒushì de)
    to be devoted to sb 深爱(愛)某人 (shēn'ài mǒurén)
    Horace is devoted to his garden 霍勒斯热(熱)衷于(於)园(園)艺(藝) (Huòlèsī rèzhōng yú yuányì)

devote

(dɪˈvəut)

vt

  1. to devote time/energy to sth 为(為)某事付出时(時)间(間)/精力 (wèi mǒushì fùchū shíjiān/jīnglì)
to devote o.s. to sth 致力于(於)某事 (zhìlì yú mǒushì)
(adjective) 
Definition
feeling or demonstrating loyalty or devotion
a loving and devoted father
Synonyms
dedicated
He's quite dedicated to his studies.
loving
a loving husband and father
committed
He said the government remained committed to attaining peace.
concerned
caring
true
He was always true to his wife.
constant
She couldn't bear the thought of losing her constant companion.
loyal
She was always such a loyal friend.
faithful
A dog is the most faithful creature you'll ever meet.
I remained faithful to my family.
fond
She gave him a fond smile.
ardent
staunch
He's a staunch supporter of controls on government spending.
devout
a devout opponent of racism
steadfast
a steadfast friend
Opposites
indifferent
,
unfaithful
,
disloyal
,
uncommitted
,
inconstant
,
undedicated

Additional synonyms

in the sense of committed
Definition
having pledged oneself to a particular belief or course of action
He said the government remained committed to attaining peace.
Synonyms
dedicated,
devoted,
loyal,
intent,
faithful,
devout,
resolute,
adherent,
dutiful
in the sense of constant
Definition
faithful
She couldn't bear the thought of losing her constant companion.
Synonyms
faithful,
true,
devoted,
loyal,
stalwart,
staunch,
dependable,
trustworthy,
trusty,
steadfast,
unfailing,
tried-and-true
in the sense of devout
Definition
sincere
a devout opponent of racism
Synonyms
sincere,
serious,
deep,
earnest,
genuine,
devoted,
intense,
passionate,
profound,
ardent,
fervent,
heartfelt,
zealous,
dinkum (Australian, New Zealand, informal)

Synonyms of 'devoted'

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