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

At Saddleback Medical Center, expectant mothers benefit from an extra layer of support – the hospital is the only one in Orange County to offer a dedicated maternity concierge to all expecting parents. —Memorialcare Medical Group, Oc Register, 10 Jan. 2026

The top features include dedicated beverage areas and pet-feeding stations, NKBA reports. —Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026

View gallery - 6 images There are a bunch of dedicated devices that literally lift the veil of darkness to reveal a secret nocturnal world. —New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026

The film, directed by Brett Haley and starring Tom Blyth and Emily Bader as leading lovebirds Alex and Poppy, has been long-awaited by Henry’s dedicated readers. —Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

see dedicate entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1