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misdevote

verb

Etymology

From mis- + devote.

  1. derived from dēvoveō — “dedicate by a vow, sacrifice oneself, promise solemnly”
  2. borrowed from dēvōtus
  3. prefixed as misdevote — “mis + devote”

Definitions

  1. To devote mistakenly or unwisely.

    • to misdevote one's energies to a thankless task

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