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devota-se

[dɛˈvɔ.ta.sə]
verb
devotes oneself, dedicates oneself
1. Third person singular present reflexive form of 'devotar' - to dedicate or commit oneself to something with devotion
She devotes herself to her work.
Ela devota-se ao seu trabalho.
2. To be devoted or dedicated to a cause, person, or activity
He devotes himself to helping others.
Ele devota-se a ajudar os outros.
3. To show religious devotion or piety toward something
She devotes herself to prayer and meditation.
Ela devota-se à oração e meditação.
Synonyms
dedica-seconsagra-seentrega-seaplica-se
Antonyms
abandona-seafasta-senegligencia-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
devota-se
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
devota-se
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

devota-se de corpo e alma
devota-se inteiramente
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