dedicated

adjective

ded·​i·​cat·​ed ˈde-di-ˌkā-təd How to pronounce dedicated (audio)
 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

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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Each of the seven party members have a dedicated character story that runs throughout the main game, weaving in and out of the primary narrative, and they’re directly integrated into the story in much larger roles than in past Dragon Age games. Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2024 This includes creating dedicated NIL roles with expertise in women's sports marketing, establishing clear support structures, and leveraging the unique strengths women athletes bring to brand partnerships. Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 Authorities have asked anyone with information about the ballot box fire in Portland to contact Detective Meredith Hopper at the police bureau, or report tips through the fire investigation unit's dedicated line. Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2024 Other amenities include two apartments, a cabin, and a dedicated area for tent camping and events. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024 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 8 Nov. 2024.

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