| Main Entry: | devote |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | commit one's energies, thoughts |
Synonyms: |
allot, apply, apportion, appropriate, assign, bestow, bless, concern oneself, confide, consecrate, consign, dedicate, donate, enshrine, entrust, give, give away, hallow, hand out, occupy oneself, pledge, present, reserve, sanctify, set apart, vow |
Antonyms: |
misappropriate, misuse, waste |
| Main Entry: | devoted |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | committed, loyal |
Synonyms: |
adherent, affectionate, ardent, behind one, caring, concerned, consecrated, constant, crazy about, dear, dedicated, devout, doting, dutiful, faithful, fervid, fond, gone on, lovesome, loving, staunch, steadfast, stuck on, thoughtful, true, true-blue, wild about, zealous |
Antonyms: |
apathetic, disloyal, inconstant, neglectful, negligent, uncommitted, unfaithful, untrustworthy |
| Main Entry: | addicted |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | dependent on something, compulsive |
Synonyms: |
absorbed, accustomed, attached, dependent, devoted, disposed, fanatic, fond, given over to, given to, habituated, hooked, hyped, imbued, inclined, obsessed, predisposed, prone to, spaced out, strung out, under the influence, used to, wedded to |
Antonyms: |
disinclined, independent, opposed, unaccustomed |
| Main Entry: | affectionate |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | having or showing fondness |
Synonyms: |
all over, attached, caring, crazy over, dear, devoted, doting, fond, friendly, huggy, kind, lovey-dovey, loving, mushy, nutty about, partial, soft on, sympathetic, tender, warm, warmhearted |
Antonyms: |
antagonistic, cold, cool, disliking, undemonstrative |
| Main Entry: | amatory |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | affectionate, desirous |
Synonyms: |
admiring, amorous, aphrodisiac, ardent, attracted, devoted, doting, erotic, fervent, fond, languishing, lovesick, loving, passionate, rapturous, romantic, sentimental, tender, wooing, yearning |
Antonyms: |
hateful, unfriendly |
| Main Entry: | applied |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | used |
Synonyms: |
activated, adapted, adjusted, brought to bear, correlated, devoted, enforced, exercised, practiced, related, tested, utilized |
| Main Entry: | apply |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | work hard |
Synonyms: |
address, be diligent, be industrious, bear down, bend, buckle down, commit, concentrate, dedicate, devote, dig, direct, give, give all one's got, give best shot, give old college try, grind, hammer away, hit the ball, hustle*, knuckle down, make effort, peg away, persevere, plug*, pour it on, pull out all stops, scratch, study, sweat*, throw, try, turn |
| Main Entry: | appropriate |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | set aside; allocate |
Synonyms: |
allot, allow, appoint, apportion, assign, budget, devote, disburse, earmark, reserve, set apart |
Antonyms: |
keep, refuse, reject |
| Main Entry: | ardent |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | loyal |
Synonyms: |
allegiant, constant, devoted, faithful, resolute, steadfast, true |
Antonyms: |
disloyal |
| Main Entry: | attentive |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | considerate |
Synonyms: |
accommodating, civil, courteous, devoted, gallant, gracious, kind, obliging, polite, respectful, solicitous, thoughtful |
Antonyms: |
heedless, ignorant, inconsiderate, neglectful, unattentive |