B2adjectiverelationshipsemotions
US/dɪˈvoʊ.tɪd/
UK/dɪˈvəʊ.tɪd/
giving a lot of love, time or effort to a person or cause
In context
He is a devoted father who never misses his children's games.
She spent her whole life devoted to caring for sick children.
The museum is devoted to the history of local fishing.
Words that go with devoted
adjective + preposition
- devoted toHe has always been devoted to his family.
adjective + noun
- devoted fanShe is a devoted fan of the local football team.
- devoted husbandHe was a devoted husband until the day he died.
- devoted followerThe singer still has thousands of devoted followers.
adverb + adjective
- completely devotedThe nurse was completely devoted to her patients.
- deeply devotedThey are deeply devoted to each other after fifty years.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She is devoted for her children.Correct: She is devoted to her children.
Incorrect:
He devoted his life to help poor people.Correct: He devoted his life to helping poor people.