English word devote comes from Latin de- (De-.), Latin voveo
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| de- | Latin (lat) | De-. |
| voveo | Latin (lat) | I vow, promise; dedicate or devote to a deity.. I wish for, desire. |
| devoveo | Latin (lat) | (transitive) I bewitch, curse.. (transitive) I mark out, appoint, destine.. (transitive) I vow, offer; promise; devote, dedicate. |
| devote | English (en) | To consign over; to doom.. To execrate; to curse.. To give one's time, focus one's efforts, commit oneself, etc. entirely for, on, or to a certain matter. (obsolete) Devoted; addicted; devout. |