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

• constant
• devoted
• devout
• down-the-line
• faithful
• fast
• good
• loyal
• pious
• staunch
• stanch
• steadfast
• steady
• true
• true-blue

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

But a successful customer service strategy often requires more than just a dedicated support staff. —Petr Marek, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025

Every vessel has a dedicated chef—a luxury that allows for ultra-personalized meals and face time with a local pro. —Ryan McCarthy, Saveur, 2 Jan. 2025

Microsoft hasn’t been shy in stuffing Windows full of AI features: Windows computers now come with a dedicated key for launching Copilot, Microsoft’s AI assistant, which has been integrated into the operating system. —David Nield, Popular Science, 2 Jan. 2025

This live broadcast will feature weekly on-site reporters and include up to six dedicated cameras. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

see dedicate entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1