tr.v. de·vot·ed, de·vot·ing, de·votes. 1. To give or apply (one's time, attention, or self, for example) entirely to a particular activity, pursuit, cause, or person. 2.

What do you mean by devote?

1 : to commit by a solemn act devoted herself to serving God. 2 : to give over or direct (time, money, effort, etc.) to a cause, enterprise, or activity Part of the lecture was devoted to taking questions from the audience. She devoted her life to public service.

What is the opposite of devote?

Opposite of to dedicate set apart for a particular purpose. conceal. desecrate. disrespect. hold.