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

Some of our favorite styles just happen to be on sale during this shopping holiday weekend, including the Calpak Terra Duffel Backpack, which is flush with multiple organizational pockets, and the Ecohub Gym Duffel Backpack, which comes with its own dedicated shoe compartment. —Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025

Glenn Close is Martha Delacroix, Wicks’ dedicated assistant and the backbone of Our Lady of Perpetual Grace. —Adam Graham, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025

Store cards can also provide some great value over time to dedicated shoppers who are loyal to certain stores. —Ryley Amond, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2025

In addition to the ceremony location, also included is floral and décor, transportation to and from Disneyland Resort hotels, an officiant and a dedicated photographer. —Emily Strohm, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

see dedicate entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1