devote
intermediateB1/dɪˈvoʊt/ · de-vote
To give time, effort, or attention to a particular task, idea, or person.
Meanings
To give time, effort, or attention to a particular task, idea, or person.
کسی خاص کام، خیال یا شخص کو وقت، کوشش یا توجہ دینا۔
وقف کرنا
waqf karna
Common Collocations
- devote time
- devote effort
- devote oneself
Example Sentences
She decided to devote her summer to volunteering at the local shelter.
اس نے فیصلہ کیا کہ وہ اپنا گرمیوں کا وقت مقامی پناہ گاہ میں رضاکارانہ خدمات میں وقف کرے گی۔
Us ne faisla kiya keh wo apna garmiyon ka waqt maqami panah gaah mein razaakarana khidmaat mein waqf kare gi.
He devoted his life to the study of ancient history.
اس نے اپنی زندگی قدیم تاریخ کے مطالعے کے لئے وقف کر دی۔
Us ne apni zindagi qadeem tareekh ke mutāle ke liye waqf kar di.
They devote a lot of resources to environmental conservation.
وہ ماحولیاتی تحفظ کے لئے بہت سے وسائل وقف کرتے ہیں۔
Woh maholiyati tahafuz ke liye bahut se wasail waqf karte hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'devote' as dedicating your 'vote' to a cause.
Imagine someone passionately dedicating their time to a community project.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت کی راہ میں خود کو وقف کر دیا ہے ہر ایک نے، جو وقت دیتا ہے وہی سکون پاتا ہے۔
Mohabbat ki raah mein khud ko waqf kar diya hai har aik ne, Jo waqt deta hai wahi sukoon paata hai.
In the path of love, everyone has devoted themselves; Those who give time find peace.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کام نہ کرنے کو وقت نہیں ملتا۔
Kaam na karne ko waqt nahi milta.
There is no time for those who do not work.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "devotio" — an act of dedicating or consecrating
First known use: 14th century
The term 'devote' has evolved from the Latin 'devotio', which relates to the notion of dedicating oneself to a higher purpose or cause. Over time, it has been integrated into English with a focus on commitment and dedication.