dedicated

adjective

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

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a dedicated follower of the television show who wouldn't dream of missing an episode
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While not featured in the game itself, a host of other missing items are listed on a dedicated page for players who want to delve deeper. — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 8 July 2026 Ice Barrel focuses on compact vertical designs and a dedicated chiller. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026 There is a Pilates studio; a dedicated clinic for aesthetic and therapeutic beauty services, and a Smoov bar, which serves functional drinks and vitamin supplements. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 7 July 2026 The Orion, a 10-room property in Fairbanks, Alaska, opened in February with a dedicated viewing lodge and an in-room aurora notification system to make sure no guests miss out. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 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

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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 9 Jul. 2026.

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