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 Centre at University Park is being renovated to convert it into a dedicated senior center with new amenities like a therapeutic pool. —Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026

The most expensive offering — which includes exclusive front and side stage viewing at all the festival stages as well as a dedicated concierge and other VIP offerings — is listed for $29,000. —Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026

The entire fit-out will be completed at Heesen’s dedicated cabinetry workshop in Winterswijk, allowing the yard to maintain total control. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026

What this actually is The 49ers Museum is a dedicated space celebrating the San Francisco 49ers, one of the NFL’s most storied franchises. —Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

see dedicate entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1