hallow

/ˈha-(ˌ)lō/

Middle English halowen, from Old English hālgian, from hālig holy

verb

  1. to make holy or set apart for holy use

  2. to respect greatly : venerate

devote dedicate consecrate hallow mean to set apart for a special and often higher end. devote is likely to imply compelling motives and often attachment to an objective. dedicate implies solemn and exclusive devotion to a sacred or serious use or purpose.