English to French Meaning of devote - consacrer

Devote :
consacrer

consacrer

consacrerdévouédévotsconsacreconsacrant
← Devolve
devotee →
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Share More
Definitions of devote in English
Verb(1) give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause(2) dedicate(3) set aside or apart for a specific purpose or use
Examples of devote in English
(1) I wanted to devote more time to my family(2) He's taken up freight delivery now that he has left the Army to devote his efforts to finding the gun runner.(3) It is incumbent upon all Muslims to devote a proportion of their excess income to the support of religious and charitable works.(4) He retired from the army in 1910 to devote his energies to the Boy Scout movement he had founded several years earlier.(5) This man in his 40s, who wants to remain completely anonymous, hopes to be able to stop working, thanks to this sale, and realize an old dream: devoting himself to painting.(6) The farmhouses were $80-100,000, and I didn't relish devoting our lives and cash we don't have to restoring them.(7) After undergoing a second liver transplant himself, Pat is taking life a little easier and is devoting himself full-time to tending to his garden in between hospital check-ups.(8) And the hostile army was devoted with dire execrations to the gods of war and of thunder.(9) It showed us the plight of Pam, a 50-something still-attractive widow who, having raised at least one daughter, is now devoting her middle years to the care of her ageing mother, Olive.(10) And the authority has praised Mr Hampson as a ÔÇÿcommitted and devoted teacherÔÇÖ who worked tirelessly throughout the year.(11) The priestesses and priests turning towards the setting sun, the dwelling of the infernal gods, devoted with curses the sacrilegious wretch.(12) It needs about $100,000 a year to operate, and the few volunteers they have are devoting a disproportionate number of their hours to raising money, taking time away from what they want to be doing inside.(13) The former slaves of Saint Domingue and Guadeloupe abandoned plantation toil whenever they could, instead devoting themselves to subsistence cultivation.(14) The people who have trouble finding part time work are well-off women like me, in desireable careers, who want to keep their hand in while devoting themselves to raising their children.(15) I also came to express my thanks to the artists who are devoting their time and talents to such a vital cause.(16) Those over 35 suffered most from devoting their energies to family life while holding down a career - 90% said their relationship had been badly affected.
Related Phrases of devote
(1) devote to ::
dévoué à
(2) devote time ::
consacrer du temps
(3) devote one's mind to ::
consacrer à son esprit
(4) devote oneself ::
s'adonner à
Synonyms
Verb
1. allocate ::
allouer
2. give ::
donner
Different Forms
devote, devoted, devotes, devoting
Word Example from TV Shows
is to devote my life to the Seven.

is to DEVOTE my life to the Seven.

Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 10

The best way to achieve a goal is to devote 100%

The best way to achieve a goal is to DEVOTE 100%

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 13

Now I can devote all my time to dark matter.

Now I can DEVOTE all my time to dark matter.

The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 2

English to French Dictionary: devote

Meaning and definitions of devote, translation in French language for devote with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of devote in French and in English language.

Tags for the entry 'devote'

What devote means in French, devote meaning in French, devote definition, examples and pronunciation of devote in French language.

Learn Prepositions by Photos
Commonly confused words
form of verbs
Learn 300+ TOEFL words
Fill in the blanks
Topic Wise Words
Learn 3000+ common words
Words Everyday
Most Searched Words
GRE words
Android App
iPhone App
Chrome Extension

Blog List
iconEnglish to French Translation - List Of Best Apps and Sites

Topic Wise Words

● Personality
Im tired of the games the stupidities the frustrations the dynamics the everythingThose who do not meet the proper supermodel proportions or possess buns andor abs of steel are shooed to the side of single sexual life to wait like wallflowers at a high school dance for a possible mercy date or twoTo draw the conclusion that this person is a terrorist based on this evidence is asinine This is all very well if you are a dedicated fitness freak or yoga girl but for the majority of us this look simply doesnt workThis may have been a nonevent of Olympic proportions but at least it all looked jolly impressive for 15 seconds on local TV news later in the evening

Learn 3000+ Common Words
shes still fifteen euro shortDo you like cricket I do not she said shortlya moon shotPeople with urgent conditions should not be left on trolleys in accident and emergencyHer dad pulled over onto the shoulder of the highway and stopped the car

Learn Common GRE Words
I spent the evening ogling Bianca and playing poolThe molecules diffuse through the surface layer of mucus and stimulate the olfactory receptorsHis dark ominous eyes bore testament to the fact that he was dangerous

Learn Words Everyday
iconSeason #24 Episode @1 iconSeason #23 Episode @50 iconSeason #23 Episode @49 iconSeason #23 Episode @48 iconSeason #23 Episode @47
Your Favorite Words
Currently you do not have any favorite word. To make a word favorite you have to click on the heart button.
Your Search History
You have no word in search history!
© 2018-2023 | FRENCH.ENGLISH-DICTIONARY.HELP | All Rights Reserved by FRENCH.ENGLISH-DICTIONARY.HELP About Us |  Privacy |  Disclaimer |  Contact