dedicated

adjective

ded·​i·​cat·​ed ˈde-di-ˌkā-təd How to pronounce dedicated (audio)
also ˈde-ˌdē-
Synonyms of dedicated
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

Examples of dedicated in a Sentence

a dedicated follower of the television show who wouldn't dream of missing an episode
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This dedicated mini-series will unpack a parent's own anxieties about traveling alone with a kid and offer insight on the teaching moments, both expected and impromptu, discovered along the way. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026 Furniture retailer Wayfair is set to open a new 140,000-square-foot brick-and-mortar location by late this year, which will cover two floors and feature 19 departments, including furniture, housewares, appliances, mattresses, florals, decor and dedicated areas for design services. Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 24 June 2026 Through the end of July, hotel guests can explore a collection of rare and sought-after soccer memorabilia curated by Damian, alongside a dedicated vintage soccer shirt concierge service offering access to collectible jerseys sourced from around the world. Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 24 June 2026 Its dedicated fans, known as the Tartan Army, brought a party atmosphere to the Boston and Miami areas ahead of their team's matches. CBS News, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for dedicated

Word History

Etymology

see dedicate entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of dedicated was circa 1600

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“Dedicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dedicated. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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