simple past tense and past participle of devote
"After years of hard work, he was devoted to his new career before finally leaving it behind."
In plain English: To devote something means to give your time, energy, or resources completely to it without holding back anything else.
"She devoted her entire life to helping those in need."
(followed by `to') dedicated exclusively to a purpose or use
"large sums devoted to the care of the poor"
"a life devoted to poetry"
Vowed; dedicated; consecrated.
"The knight was devoted to his lord, swearing an oath of eternal loyalty that would never be broken."
In plain English: Devoted means being very loyal and giving all your time to someone or something you care about deeply.
"She is very devoted to her family and always makes time for them."
The word comes from the Latin de votus, meaning "given up to a god." It entered English through French as an adjective describing someone who has dedicated themselves completely to a cause or person.