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单词 devotee
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devotee

noun

dev·​o·​tee ˌde-ˌvō-ˈtē How to pronounce devotee (audio) ˌdē- How to pronounce devotee (audio)
ˌdā-,
də-,
-ˈtā
: an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)

Synonyms

  • addict
  • aficionado
  • afficionado
  • buff
  • bug
  • enthusiast
  • fan
  • fanatic
  • fancier
  • fiend
  • fool
  • freak
  • habitué
  • habitue
  • head
  • hound
  • junkie
  • junky
  • lover
  • maniac
  • maven
  • mavin
  • nut
  • sucker
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Example Sentences

The nightclub is popular among jazz devotees. a group of religious devotees
Recent Examples on the Web True confessions from a plant reporter and devotee of more than 40 years: My first foray into gardening was a pathetic disaster. Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022 Serving that year as the coordinator under Dallas Cowboys coach Barry Switzer, the former Oklahoma coach and wishbone-offense devotee, Zampese oversaw an offense that finished third in points during the 1995 season. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2022 His inventiveness suited the extraordinary reach of this devotee of both high diction and low doggerel. Brad Leithauser, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022 Spanish chef Bruno Anon leads the culinary program at Regent Resort Phú Quốc and is something of a fish sauce devotee. Chris Dwyer, CNN, 3 Aug. 2022 Brands have the opportunity to deliver the right message at the right time on the right channel, converting a potential customer into a long-time devotee. Derek Slager, Forbes, 22 Apr. 2022 Roller skating manages to blend the nostalgic pleasure of roller discos and skate nights with actual fitness—as any skate devotee can attest. Malia Griggs, SELF, 29 June 2021 For decades, Latchford presented himself as a scholar, benefactor and devotee of Khmer artwork, but he was indicted in 2019 for what U.S. prosecutors say was his leading role in the ransacking of Cambodian sites. Nicole Sadek, Washington Post, 15 Aug. 2022 Carlile is a longtime Mitchell devotee and has even performed the latter’s classic album Blue in its entirety. Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 24 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1645, in the meaning defined above

devotee

noun

as in lover
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something a devotee of stamp collecting

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • lover
  • fan
  • enthusiast
  • sucker
  • fanatic
  • maniac
  • aficionado
  • addict
  • supporter
  • collector
  • admirer
  • junkie
  • fiend
  • buff
  • proponent
  • freak
  • maven
  • habitue
  • afficionado
  • friend
  • habitué
  • hound
  • connoisseur
  • junky
  • nut
  • fancier
  • disciple
  • fool
  • expert
  • groupie
  • votary
  • bug
  • mavin
  • adherent
  • follower
  • patron
  • promoter
  • advocate
  • amateur
  • evangelist
  • zealot
  • cultist
  • head
  • authority
  • dilettante
  • exponent
  • champion
  • apostle
  • convert
  • faddist
  • backer
  • hanger-on
  • well-wisher
  • partisan
  • booster
  • rooter
  • partizan

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • detractor
  • nonfan
  • critic
  • belittler
  • carper
  • nonadmirer
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