Devote
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To dedicate time, effort, or oneself entirely to a particular person, cause, or activity.
“She chose to devote her career to promoting marine conservation.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/dɪˈvəʊt/
Syllables
de·vote
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Antonyms
neglectabandonwithhold
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Wordle
Ends in -OTE, a common Wordle pattern, V is the most distinctive letter
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Scrabble
Worth 10 points, V scores 4, extends to DEVOTED, DEVOTEE, and DEVOTES for multiple hooks
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