To lift up or hold something up (often above eye level) with both hands.
優勝者はトロフィーを高く捧げて観客に見せた。
The winner held the trophy high and showed it to the audience.
祭壇に向かって祈りながら花を捧げた。
She offered flowers to the altar while praying.
To give or offer (something) to someone or to a deity; to consecrate or present an offering.
戦没者に敬意を表して花を捧げた。
We offered flowers in honor of the war dead.
詩集を先生に捧げると書いて署名した。
He signed the poetry collection, dedicating it to his teacher.
To devote or dedicate oneself (time, effort, life) to a cause or person; to sacrifice for something.
彼は研究に人生を捧げ、名を残した。
He devoted his life to research and made a name for himself.
多くのボランティアが地域のために時間を捧げている。
Many volunteers are dedicating their time to the community.