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

When night falls, another show begins with a dedicated corner of the estate designed for stargazing. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026

The awards champion underrepresented voices and independent creators, providing a dedicated platform for recognition and community growth. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

The Louisiana port is billing the project as the first new fully dedicated container terminal in the Gulf Coast in nearly two decades, since the Bayport Container Terminal in Port Houston was built in 2007. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026

The American Legion Hospitality will give about 2,000 veterans, active-duty service members and their families a dedicated place to gather during the Freedom 250 Grand Prix. — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

see dedicate entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1