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

The conversation will mark Clive’s first appearance at a dedicated investment conference, as well as the first time he has been interviewed by Fred. —Jem Aswad, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026

Life doesn’t always allow for dedicated writing time and that’s okay. —Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026

The full-sized keyboard has a dedicated number pad, which isn't common, and we were impressed by the smooth, responsive OceanGlass touchpad. —K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026

The Barjeel Art Foundation, the organization that facilitates the celebrated trove of modern and Arab art assembled by Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi, has broken ground on its first dedicated museum in Sharjah, due to open in January 2028. —Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 13 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

see dedicate entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1