Correct Answer & Explanation
Option B
To 'DEDICATE' means to commit oneself or something to a special purpose. 'Consecrate' means to make or declare (something, typically a church or cemetery) sacred; dedicate formally to a religious or divine purpose. In a broader sense, it implies dedicating something with solemnity. Thus, 'Consecrate' is a synonym.
• Withdraw: to remove or take away (something) from a particular place or position.
• Distract: to prevent (someone) from concentrating on something.
• Dissuade: to persuade (someone) not to do something.