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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDevoted
/dɪˈvoʊ.tɪd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having strong love or loyalty for someone or something.
"She is a devoted mother who always puts her children first." - 2
Dedicated to a particular purpose or cause.
"He is devoted to improving the community through volunteer work."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'devoted' originates from the Latin 'devotum', the past participle of 'devovēre', meaning 'to dedicate or consecrate'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting a sense of loyalty and commitment, particularly in a religious or emotional context.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Devoted" is said worldwide
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dévoué
Transliteration: devoué
"Elle est une mère dévouée qui met toujours ses enfants en premier."
hingebungsvoll
Transliteration: hingebungsvoll
"Er ist ein hingebungsvoller Vater, der immer für seine Kinder da ist."
devoto
Transliteration: devoto
"È una madre devota che si dedica completamente ai suoi figli."
devoto
Transliteration: devoto
"Es una madre devota que siempre pone a sus hijos primero."
devotado
Transliteration: devotado
"Ela é uma mãe devotada que sempre coloca seus filhos em primeiro lugar."
समर्पित
Transliteration: samarpit
"वह एक समर्पित माँ है जो हमेशा अपने बच्चों को पहले रखती है।"
奉献的
Transliteration: fèngxiàn de
"她是一位奉献的母亲，总是把孩子放在第一位。"
헌신적인
Transliteration: heonsinjeogin
"그녀는 항상 아이들을 먼저 생각하는 헌신적인 어머니입니다."
献身的な
Transliteration: kenshin-teki na
"彼女はいつも子供を第一に考える献身的な母親です。"
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