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Antonyms for de-votes


Grammar : Verb
Spell : dih-voht
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈvoʊt



Definition of de-votes

Origin :
  • 1580s, from Latin devotus, past participle of devovere (see devotion). Second and third meanings in Johnson's Dictionary (1755) are "to addict, to give up to ill" and "to curse, to execrate; to doom to destruction." Related: Devoted; devoting.
  • As in apply : verb work hard
  • As in appropriate : verb set aside; allocate
  • As in intend : verb have in mind; determine
  • As in invest : verb contribute money to make money
  • As in present : verb give, hand over
  • As in resort : verb have recourse to; make use of
  • As in sentence : verb decide punishment
  • As in spend : verb use time; occupy
  • As in turn : verb use; resort to
  • As in undertake : verb attempt, engage in
  • As in vow : verb make a solemn promise
  • As in bestow : verb give, allot
  • As in consecrate : verb hold in high religious regard
  • As in contribute : verb donate, provide
  • As in dedicate : verb donate, set aside for special use
  • As in destine : verb predetermine, ordain
  • As in devote : verb commit one's energies, thoughts
  • As in direct : verb put all of efforts toward
  • As in donate : verb make a gift of
  • As in exercise : verb put to use
  • As in give : verb yield, collapse
  • As in give : verb perform action
  • As in give away : verb unselfishly transfer
  • As in habituate : verb prepare, accustom
  • As in hand out : verb give to others

Synonyms for de-votes

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