Possible Clues:

• Devote to a sacred person or use
• Offer as a tribute 1812, say, about European hero retreating
• Address (eg, a book to a person)
• Writer from one college consumed by meeting with girlfriend - that's some sacrifice
• Devote, as an on-air song
• Eddie awkwardly carries kitty, set aside religiously
• Awful deed, act I commit
• Make devoted cadet die horribly
• Set aside for some purpose
• To link a book or song with a person, as a sign of affection or respect