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to lift up; to hold up; to hold above eye level
to give; to offer; to consecrate
to devote; to sacrifice; to dedicate
彼女は医療の発展に生涯を捧げた研究者だ。
She is a researcher who devoted her life to medical advancement.
神前に供え物を捧げて豊作を祈願した。
Offerings were presented before the shrine to pray for a good harvest.
選手たちはトロフィーを高く捧げて喜びを表した。
The players held the trophy high to express their joy.