szentel
B2
Hungarian
dedicate, bestow, devote
VERB
B2
1
Usage pattern:
vmit vkinek/vminek szentel; magát vminek szenteli
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Meaning
Commit time or effort to something
Themes
commitment
|time_use
|effort
|purpose
|work
|core_vocabulary
|education
Definition
To give your time, energy, or attention completely to a particular activity, purpose, or person.
VERB
B2
1
devote
B1
Usage pattern:
valamit valakinek/valaminek szentel; valaminek szenteli magát/az életét
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Meaning
Give a lot of time or effort
Themes
commitment
|time
|effort
|attention
|long_term_activity
|work
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To give a large part of your time, energy, or attention to a particular activity, cause, or person, often over a long period.
VERB
B2
FORMAL
1
devote
C1
Usage pattern:
valamit valakinek/valaminek szentel; valamit vallási célra szentel
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Meaning
Give to a god or sacred use
Themes
religion
|consecration
|sacred
|dedication
|ceremony
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To give or set something apart for a god, a religious purpose, or another solemn, higher purpose.
VERB
B2
2
devote
B2
Usage pattern:
valamit valaminek szentel
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Meaning
Assign something to a purpose
Themes
allocation
|resources
|space
|publishing
|purpose
|work
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To use, reserve, or assign something such as space, text, money, or time for a particular purpose.
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