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

Starting with Thursday’s kickoff match between Mexico and South Africa, Bambina’s will host eight dedicated watch parties. —Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026

In our full review, we were impressed by the ability of the Ryzen AI Max processor to leverage system RAM into VRAM for high-end graphics performance without a dedicated GPU. —K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026

Aledo doesn’t have many dedicated bagel shops. —Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026

Guests can, of course, expect top-notch service, with a dedicated concierge on hand to arrange everything from personalized dining to bespoke experiences at sea or on land. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

see dedicate entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1