dedicated

adjective

ded·​i·​cat·​ed ˈde-di-ˌkā-təd 

also ˈde-ˌdē-

1

: devoted to a cause, ideal, or purpose : zealous

a dedicated scholar

a novelist with a dedicated following

2

: given over to a particular purpose

a dedicated web server

The fees would be put into a dedicated fund for rebates that go directly to households and employers …

—Tim Brennan and Marc Breslow

dedicatedly adverb

Synonyms of dedicated

• loyal
• steadfast
• staunch
• devoted
• faithful
• devout
• true

Examples of dedicated in a Sentence

a dedicated follower of the television show who wouldn't dream of missing an episode

Recent Examples on the Web

In response to demand, Joali Being, a dedicated well-being island in the Maldives, moved from adults-only to welcoming kids in December 2023. —Kathryn Romeyn, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026

Fox News Media, the home of the conservative-leaning cable channel, also offers a radio service with hourly newscasts and dedicated reporters, which airs on several hundred stations (the company does not supply a specific number). —Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026

The company introduced that functionality at its annual developer conference in October and began adding dedicated retail apps from Instacart, Target and others last year. —Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026

Vehicle-specific queries pull from a dedicated onboard source. —Sean Evans, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

see dedicate entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1