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Meaning of DEVOTED

Pronunciation:  di'vowtid

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 Definition: [adj]  zealous in devotion or affection; "a devoted husband and father"; "devoted friends"
 
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 Synonyms: dedicated
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\De*vot"ed\, a.
Consecrated to a purpose; strongly attached; zealous; devout;
as, a devoted admirer. -- {De*vot"ed*ly}, adv. --
{De*vot"ed*ness}, n.
 
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