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 ultra-fast transmission was enabled by a deterministic network channel that guarantees dedicated bandwidth, ultra-low latency, and near-zero packet loss. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2025

While there, the dedicated house captain takes care of itinerary planning and sorting things like pre-arrival grocery shopping, dog walking, and childcare, while a personal guide and driver makes everything from dinner reservations to ski days a breeze. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025

The government’s latest announcement introduced a dedicated website for the Platinum Card programs, which is still under development. —Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025

The Shops offer exclusive custom collections and pieces inspired by UMG’s artists, songwriters and labels, and also provide fans with dedicated locations for exclusive experiences. —Jem Aswad, Variety, 10 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

see dedicate entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1