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devoted

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //dɪˈvoʊtɪd// UK //dɪvˈəʊtɪd// de·vot·ed Archaic

adj. showing great love, care, or loyalty to someone or something. You use this to describe a person who is very committed to a friend, family member, or hobby.

adj. characterised by great loyalty, love, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause. Often follows a linking verb or precedes the noun it modifies.


SIMPLE

She is a devoted mother who spends all her time with her kids.

CONTEXTUAL

The museum was built thanks to a group of devoted volunteers who worked for years to collect the local history.

COMPLEX

Despite the team's losing streak, their most devoted fans continued to fill the stadium every weekend, demonstrating a level of loyalty rarely seen in professional sports.

Synonyms
Origin

From devote + -ed.

Usage

Commonly followed by the preposition 'to'.

Pitfall

He is devoted for his workHe is devoted to his workThe adjective 'devoted' collocations with the preposition 'to', not 'for'.

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