devotee
Devotee (noun) means a person with a strong, enthusiastic interest in or loyalty to something. Example: “He's a devotee of vintage motorcycles and owns three of them.”
How to use devotee
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA very enthusiastic fan or follower — of a hobby, cause, or religion.
Word forms
devotees plural
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He's a _____ of vintage motorcycles and owns three of them.
Etymology
From devote plus the suffix -ee, following the pattern of words like "employee."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for devotee
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What does “devotee” mean?
The word “devotee” means a person with a strong, enthusiastic interest in or loyalty to something. In plain terms, a very enthusiastic fan or follower — of a hobby, cause, or religion.
How do you pronounce “devotee”?
“Devotee” is pronounced dehv-uh-TEE (/ˌdi.voʊˈti/ in IPA).
How do you use “devotee” in a sentence?
Here is “devotee” used in a sentence: “He's a devotee of vintage motorcycles and owns three of them.”
What part of speech is “devotee”?
“Devotee” is a noun.
How many meanings does “devotee” have?
“Devotee” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person with a strong, enthusiastic interest in or loyalty to something.
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