vouer
to devote
verb voo-EH Rare
Origin: From Latin votare ('to vow'), related to votum.
Also means
to dedicate
Usage Note
Vouer is commonly used reflexively: se vouer à means 'to dedicate oneself to' a cause or person. The expression voué à l'échec means 'doomed to failure'. Related: un vœu (a vow or wish) and dévoué (devoted, dedicated).
Examples
"Elle s'est vouée à aider les réfugiés."
Natural Translation
She devoted herself to helping refugees.
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