This is the 14141st most frequent Polish word.
poświęcić
"Poświęcić" means "to sacrifice" or "to dedicate."
In this sentence, the word 'poświęcić' is used in the sense of dedicating or allocating time for a specific purpose.
Muszę poświęcić trochę czasu na domowe obowiązki.
I need to devote some time to household chores.
Here, 'poświęcić' conveys the idea of dedicating one's entire life or purpose towards a meaningful pursuit.
Postanowił poświęcić swoje życie nauce.
He decided to devote his life to science.
In this context, 'poświęcić' is employed to express the act of sacrifice, especially of something invaluable, for the sake of others.