dedicated

1 of 2

adjective

ded·i·cat·ed ˈde-di-ˌkā-təd

also ˈde-ˌdē-

Synonyms of dedicated

: devoted to a cause, ideal, or purpose : zealous

a dedicated scholar

a novelist with a dedicated following

: 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

dedicated

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of dedicate entry 2

Examples of dedicated in a Sentence

Adjective a dedicated follower of the television show who wouldn't dream of missing an episode

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Adjective

Simplicity’s goal is not to build just another general-purpose assistant, but dedicated solutions that understand niche workflows and execute on behalf of professionals. — Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026 Given that the fest is steps from the E Line, and in the middle of Santa Monica’s world-class bike infrastructure, there will be no dedicated on-site parking. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 That texture is why nugget ice has such a devoted following, and why so many buyers are willing to give a dedicated machine a permanent spot on the counter. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026 According to the firm, the Brda has excellent insulation so could be used for full-time living, though the configuration shown seems better-suited as a vacation home or guest house for all but the most dedicated downsizers. — New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dedicated

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

see dedicate entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 4 Sep. 2026.

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