verb🔗ShareWidmen, einsetzenTo give one's time, focus one's efforts, commit oneself, etc. entirely for, on, or to a certain matter"I devoted this afternoon to repainting my study, and nothing will get in my way."Ich habe diesen Nachmittag dem Neuanstrich meines Arbeitszimmers gewidmet, und nichts wird mir im Weg stehen.timeactionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerurteilen, verdammenTo consign over; to doom"The city was devoted to the flames."Die Stadt war den Flammen verdammt.cursereligiontheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerfluchen, verwünschenTo execrate; to curse"Given the definition "To execrate; to curse", here's a simple sentence using "devoting" (archaic usage) correctly: "The angry villagers were devoting the thief's name, wishing him only ill fortune." "Die wütenden Dorfbewohner verfluchten den Namen des Diebes und wünschten ihm nur Unglück.cursereligiontheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading