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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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