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

Employees who do work on release day might be distracted by a lively group chat, as 10% of fans report their company has a dedicated Swiftie channel on Slack or Teams. —Kristen Parisi, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025

In Birmingham, Selfridges is planning another beauty hall, which will reach completion in November with 37 new counters and a dedicated fragrance space. —Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025

There are no touch control features, but every function has its own dedicated button that is easy to use. —Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2025

Prospective buyers who are interested in a whole new take on luxury condos in Coconut Grove can experience the design ethos and wellness philosophy firsthand at THE WELL Coconut Grove’s dedicated sales gallery. —The Well Coconut Grove, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

see dedicate entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1