devoted
/di'voutid/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Dedicated exclusively to a purpose or use: Showing complete commitment and loyalty to a particular cause, activity, or person. Often used with the preposition 'to'.
- Zealous in devotion or affection: Characterized by or showing deep love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for someone or something.
Usage
The adjective "devoted" is used to describe a person, their feelings, or their actions that are characterized by strong loyalty, dedication, or affection. It is commonly followed by the preposition "to" to specify the object of the devotion.
Examples
- Dedicated to a purpose:
- She is a devoted teacher who spends extra hours helping her students.
- Large sums of money were devoted to the research project.
- Zealous in affection:
- He is a devoted husband and father.
- They have been devoted friends since childhood.
Advanced Usage
- "to be devoted to": This is the most common construction, indicating the target of one's dedication or love.
- She is utterly devoted to her work.
- As an attributive adjective (before a noun): "Devoted" frequently modifies nouns like friend, fan, follower, husband, wife, mother, father.
- The book has a devoted following of readers.
Variants and Related Words
- Devote (verb): To give or apply (one's time, attention, or self) entirely to a particular activity, cause, or person.
- He decided to devote his life to science.
- Devotee (noun): A person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something; a follower or enthusiast.
- She is a devotee of classical music.
- Devotion (noun): Love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause.
- His devotion to his family is admirable.
Synonyms
- Dedicated: Wholly committed to a purpose or cause.
- Loyal: Giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance.
- Faithful: Remaining loyal and steadfast.
- Committed: Pledged or bound to a cause, policy, or person.
- Ardent: Enthusiastic or passionate.
Antonyms
- Indifferent: Having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.
- Apathetic: Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
- Unfaithful: Not loyal; disloyal.
- Neglectful: Not giving proper care or attention to someone or something.
Idioms and Common Phrases
- "Devoted and true": A phrase emphasizing unwavering loyalty and sincerity.
- He remained a devoted and true friend through all the difficulties.
- "To be devoted heart and soul": To be completely and passionately dedicated.
- She is devoted heart and soul to the environmental movement.
Adjective
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(followed by `to') dedicated exclusively to a purpose or use
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large sums devoted to the care of the poor
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a life devoted to poetry
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zealous in devotion or affection
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a devoted husband and father
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devoted friends
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