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

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

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 helipad, which owners can reserve on a dedicated website from anywhere around the world, according to co-listing agent Jill Hertzberg of the Jills Zeder Group, speaks to an emerging trend around fly-in communities. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025

These fabrics are part of Cone’s Lofty Edit concept and are a dedicated capsule of ecru and PFD fabrics designed specifically for garment dye color. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025

In 2001, under Paul Harvey’s creative direction, denim got a dedicated branding, while it was most recently incorporated in seasonal collections. —Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025

In addition, the home provides a single parking spot, offering a dedicated area for parking. —Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

see dedicate entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1