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

By August 1991, the City and the University turned to violence to clear the park, beating unhoused Park residents and other dedicated Park users. —JSTOR Daily, 14 Nov. 2025

Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Paris, Monde Singulier is just getting started, with dedicated teams in place. —Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025

Known for its biting commentary on race, politics, and culture, The Boondocks earned a dedicated and critically appreciative fan base. —Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 13 Nov. 2025

Each has built dedicated apps separate from premium long-form video, tightly integrated with social and payments ecosystems. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

see dedicate entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1