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

Whether through long-term care insurance, dedicated savings or other financial strategies, preparing for future care needs can help reduce the risk of debt and provide greater peace of mind throughout retirement. —Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 June 2026

The restaurant will be accessible by car, by bike or foot through the Trinity Trail or by water through a dedicated kayak launch extending into the Trinity River, the press release said. —Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026

Clinicians use it as a practical screening tool to identify individuals who may benefit from further evaluation with more specific tests, such as fasting insulin, HOMA-IR or one of the dedicated insulin resistance panels offered by major labs. —Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026

Fashion for Good also suggests investing in dedicated preprocessing capacity to enable component separation, contaminant removal and refurbishment. —Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 3 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

see dedicate entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1