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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The Discovery Princess has a dedicated environmental officer to manage onboard sustainability efforts. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026 Rostov, home to Russia’s only dedicated facility for processing and identifying bodies, has become the main point of arrival for the dead. Sophie Spiegelberger, New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2026 Under these new partnerships, which OpenAI has deemed Frontier Alliances, each consulting firm is investing in dedicated practice groups and building teams certified on OpenAI technology. Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026 Applications opened Tuesday and will run until May 31 on a dedicated website. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 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 26 Feb. 2026.

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