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dedicated

adjective ded·i·cat·ed

Definition 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
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dedicatedly

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Examples of dedicated in a Sentence

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

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Origin and Etymology of dedicated

see 1dedicate

dedicated Synonyms

Synonyms
constant, faithful, devoted, devout, down-the-line, fast, good, loyal, pious, staunch (also stanch), steadfast, steady, true, true-blue
Antonyms
disloyal, faithless, false, fickle, inconstant, perfidious, recreant, traitorous, treacherous, unfaithful, untrue
Related Words
dependable, dutiful, reliable, responsible, solid, tried, tried-and-true, trustworthy, trusty; unfaltering, unhesitating, unwavering; determined, intent, resolute; confirmed, dyed-in-the-wool, inveterate, sworn; ardent, avid, enthusiastic, fervent, fervid, gung ho, impassioned, passionate, serious
Near Antonyms
irresponsible, undependable, unreliable, untrustworthy; faltering, hesitant, vacillating, wavering; dubious, irresolute, shaky, uncertain; apathetic, dispassionate, uninterested

DEDICATED Defined for English Language Learners

dedicated

adjective

Definition of dedicated for English Language Learners

  • : having very strong support for or loyalty to a person, group, cause, etc.

  • : used only for one particular purpose

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