dedicated

1 of 2

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

dedicated

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of dedicate entry 2

Synonyms of dedicated

Adjective

• loyal
• steadfast
• staunch
• devoted
• faithful
• devout
• true

Examples of dedicated in a Sentence

Adjective

a dedicated follower of the television show who wouldn't dream of missing an episode

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Also on the first floor is a large home office with a dedicated outside entrance. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026

On cue, most neutral political analysts and dedicated pollsters believe the same outcome is imminent for 2026. — John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2026

Plus, Skullcandy's Crusher Bass technology utilizes dedicated bass drivers to really give you a head-banging experience, sending bone-shattering bass pulsating through your skull. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026

When testing new approaches becomes a natural step in daily execution, continuous innovation occurs organically without requiring special events or dedicated hackathons. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

see dedicate entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1