to give up or appropriate to or concentrate on a particular pursuit, occupation, purpose, cause, etc.

to devote one's time to reading.

to appropriate by or as if by a vow; set apart or dedicate by a solemn or formal act; consecrate

She devoted her life to God.

to commit to evil or destruction; doom.

verb

misappropriate , misuse , waste

verb

allot , apply , apportion , appropriate , assign , bestow , bless , concern oneself , confide , consecrate , consign , dedicate , donate , enshrine , entrust , give , give away , hallow , hand out , occupy oneself , pledge , present , reserve , sanctify , set apart , vow , address , bend , buckle down , concentrate , direct , focus , turn , ally , attach , commit , depute , destine , resign , venerate