vt.

1. 將……奉獻（給）[（+to）]
   He devoted himself to writing.

   他專心寫作。

   He was still devoted to the study of chemistry.

   他仍專心致力於化學研究。

   He has devoted his whole life to benefiting mankind.

   他把一生都獻給了造福人類的事業。

2. 把……專用（於）[（+to）]

v.

1. (devote something to) give time or resources to (a person or activity).
2. archaic invoke or pronounce a curse upon.