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

To that end, in recent months the unit has required multiple service callbacks, and in each instance TK Elevator's dedicated team has worked to restore the unit as quickly and safely as possible. —Bri Buckley, CBS News, 18 June 2026

The facility features a family zone mezzanine level complete with books, beanbag chairs and dedicated spaces where younger siblings and parents can feel comfortable while practices take place. —Amari Riley june 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026

Traffic was snarled on Interstate 70 and other key arteries because of some combination of vague signage on parking passes or apps, accidents earlier in the afternoon, the lack of dedicated lanes for the bus system — why oh why couldn’t that be achieved in the master plan? —Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026

Creating a dedicated award felt like recognizing a movement that is already happening rather than artificially creating one. —Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 17 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

see dedicate entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1