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

Whether the draw is a championship band program, the tradition of Friday night lights, or a dedicated teacher who goes the extra mile for a struggling reader, that choice is a powerful act of love. —Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026

Long-Term Power Contracts Signal the Shift Hyperscalers are responding by locking down dedicated power supply. —Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026

Yacht Club guests have even more exclusive privileges with a dedicated pool, sundeck, whirlpool and bar located forward on the top deck. —Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026

The New York Times alone has run four long dedicated profiles. —Eve Fairbanks, The Dial, 27 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

see dedicate entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1