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 hotel's dedicated beach setup just across the street, with two chairs, a yellow-and-white striped umbrella, and towels included, making days on the shoreline feel effortless. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026

The spirit of this new category is to shine a dedicated spotlight on these important artists. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2026

The company’s campaign directs people experiencing involuntary movements to their dedicated website and encourages them to consult healthcare providers. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 29 July 2026

Pull these expenses out and create a dedicated budget line for AI infrastructure and licensing. — Micha Hershman, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

see dedicate entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1