devotee
gb/dˌɛvətˈi/ us/dˌɛvətˈi/
C1
Englanti
rajongó, hívő, híve
SUBSTANTIIVI
C1
1
rajongó
A2
Käyttömalli:
a devotee of [activity/subject/thing]
She’s a devoted jazz devotee and goes to live shows every week.
Ő igazi jazzrajongó, és minden héten élő koncertekre jár.
As a technology devotee, he lines up for the latest phone release.
Technológiarajongóként sorban áll a legújabb telefon megjelenésekor.
The café is popular with coffee devotees who care about every detail.
Oppijaesimerkit
My brother is a devotee of football.
A bátyám futballrajongó.
She is a devotee of yoga.
Ő jógarajongó.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Don’t use *devotee* for a casual fan; it usually suggests strong, long-term enthusiasm.
Merkitys
very enthusiastic fan
Kollokaatiot
an ardent devotee
|a lifelong devotee
|a jazz devotee
|a music devotee
|a film devotee
|a fitness devotee
|a yoga devotee
|a devotee of jazz
|a devotee of classic cars
|devotees of the sport
Synonyymit
enthusiast (Neutral term for someone very interested.)
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fan (More casual and very common; often less intense than devotee.)
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aficionado (Suggests knowledgeable enthusiasm; slightly more formal.)
Antonyymit
critic (Emphasizes disapproval rather than admiration.)
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detractor (Someone who speaks against something.)
Teemat
hobbies
|music
|sports
|culture
Määritelmä
Someone who loves something very much and spends a lot of time on it.
A person who is extremely interested in and enthusiastic about a particular activity, subject, or thing.
SUBSTANTIIVI
C1
2
Käyttömalli:
a devotee of [religion/deity]
Devotees crowded the temple during the festival.
Az ünnep alatt hívek töltötték meg a templomot.
She is a devotee of the goddess and visits the shrine every month.
Az istennő híve, és minden hónapban felkeresi a szentélyt.
The ceremony drew devotees from across the region.
Oppijaesimerkit
Many devotees came to the temple.
Sok hívő jött a templomba.
He is a devotee of his religion.
Ő vallásának elkötelezett híve.
Tyypillinen virhe:
In religious contexts, *devotee* implies strong dedication; for a regular member, *follower* or *believer* may fit better.
Merkitys
religious follower or worshipper
Kollokaatiot
a devout devotee
|a temple devotee
|a devotee of Krishna
|a devotee of Shiva
|devotees at the shrine
|religious devotees
|thousands of devotees
|devotees gathered
|a devotee of the goddess
|a faithful devotee
Synonyymit
believer (Focuses on faith; can be less intense than devotee.)
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follower (General term; less personal intensity.)
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adherent (More formal; emphasizes adherence to a system or faith.)
Antonyymit
atheist (Does not believe in a god or gods.)
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nonbeliever (General opposite in a religious context.)
Teemat
religion
|beliefs
|society
Määritelmä
Someone who strongly follows a religion or god.
A person who is deeply devoted to a religion, a god, or religious practice.
SUBSTANTIIVI
C1
3
híve
B2
Käyttömalli:
a devotee of [person/cause/idea]
He remained a devotee of the movement even when it fell out of favor.
A mozgalom híve maradt akkor is, amikor az már kiment a divatból.
The author’s devotees followed her work for decades.
Az írónő hívei évtizedeken át követték a munkásságát.
She’s a devotee of the idea that education should be free.
Oppijaesimerkit
He is a devotee of the cause.
Ő az ügy híve.
Her devotees waited outside the theater.
A hívei a színház előtt vártak.
Tyypillinen virhe:
For simple support, *supporter* is more natural; *devotee* suggests deep commitment.
Merkitys
loyal supporter of a person
Kollokaatiot
a loyal devotee
|a devoted devotee
|a political devotee
|a devotee of the cause
|devotees of the leader
|a devotee of the movement
|staunch devotees
|a circle of devotees
|his devotees
|her devotees
Synonyymit
supporter (More general and common; may be less intense.)
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follower (Often neutral; can imply obedience or influence.)
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disciple (Stronger; suggests learning from a leader or teacher.)
Antonyymit
opponent (Actively against the person or cause.)
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enemy (Stronger opposition and hostility.)
Teemat
politics
|society
|relationships
Määritelmä
Someone who supports a person or cause very strongly.
A person who is strongly devoted to and supportive of a particular person, cause, or idea.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
devotee
IPA
GB/dˌɛvətˈi/
US/dˌɛvətˈi/
Tavut ja painotus
de - votee (2 tavua)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: devotee
- Plural: devotees
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