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

There’s also a solo account option for those with a dedicated personal toilet. —Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025

Be sure to pack them in a secure zippered toiletry bag with dedicated compartments, too. —Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025

Target just made that easier with its dedicated cozy shop, packed with home essentials to warm up your space and make the transition into winter feel effortless. —Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2025

Not every facility has space for a battery the size of an office building and a dedicated solar array. —IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

see dedicate entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1