vt.

1. 将……奉献（给）[（+to）]
   He devoted himself to writing.

   他专心写作。

   He was still devoted to the study of chemistry.

   他仍专心致力于化学研究。

   He has devoted his whole life to benefiting mankind.

   他把一生都献给了造福人类的事业。

2. 把……专用（于）[（+to）]

v.

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