Dedicate
Dedicate verb - To keep or intend for a special purpose.
Usage example: a young attorney who has decided to dedicate her career to helping the poor receive justice
Give up and dedicate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Give up" instead a verb "Dedicate".
Nearby Words: dedication, dedicatory, dedicating
Give up
Give up verb - To give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress.
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