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

• constant
• devoted
• devout
• down-the-line
• faithful
• fast
• good
• loyal
• pious
• staunch
• stanch
• steadfast
• steady
• true
• true-blue

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

Single-day options are on sale as well, which includes an Ultimate Fan Pass for $499 on Sunday that gets fans access to a dedicated VIP area in Victory Lane, the infield, garage and pits. —Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025

The Las Vegas Aces became the first team to open a dedicated WNBA practice facility in May 2023, and multiple franchises have since followed suit. —Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2025

Apricot's owner regularly shares videos and updates about the pup on her dedicated TikTok account. —Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025

Hapag-Lloyd is deploying a dedicated shuttle, the Sofia Express, between the ports of Salalah and Karachi, with Port Qasim also included in the rotation. —Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 13 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

see dedicate entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1