To offer or present something (often humbly) to a deity, temple, or someone of higher status.
村人たちは神前に酒を奉った。
The villagers offered sake before the deity.
彼は寺に花を奉った。
He presented flowers to the temple.
ささやかな品を奉る次第です。
I humbly present this small gift.
To elevate someone to a high position or to revere someone from afar (a more literary/archaic sense).
部下たちは彼を長として奉り上げた。
The subordinates exalted him as their leader.
民は英雄を遠くから奉って敬った。
The people revered the hero from afar.
Used as an auxiliary verb meaning 'to do (something) respectfully/humbly' (archaic or literary humble form).
一言奉って申します。
I humbly wish to say a few words.
この手紙を奉る次第でございます。
I respectfully present this letter.