dedicated

adjective

ded·​i·​cat·​ed ˈde-di-ˌkā-təd How to pronounce dedicated (audio)
also ˈde-ˌdē-
Synonyms of dedicatednext
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

Examples of dedicated in a Sentence

a dedicated follower of the television show who wouldn't dream of missing an episode
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There’s a dedicated family pool, an adults-only pool (great for parents whose kids are old enough to be off on their own), a quiet pool, and a sleek infinity pool at King’s Pond; the pond is another draw for kids who are learning to snorkel. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026 The program provided one dedicated certification officer, plus system and overhead support, to facilitate an accelerated review of Small Business Enterprise certification applications. Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026 Defendants built a dedicated retail storefront around it, launched collaborations with numerous national brands, and filed a trademark application across fourteen international classes, covering everything from disposable napkins to ponchos. Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026 One of the Star Wars movies even did pickups on the roof of the complex, which included two theaters and four dedicated editing suites, as the campus went from one building to two, then three. Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dedicated

Word History

Etymology

see dedicate entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of dedicated was circa 1600

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“Dedicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dedicated. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.

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