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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The researchers also advocate for dedicated missions to hunt for Venusian asteroids. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 7 June 2025 Led by Ralph DeLuca, who joined the auction house in March 2025, the new department will run dedicated multi-auction events twice a year. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 June 2025 Other than dedicated group races, there are solo Time Trials and VS Race, with the latter available in both single-player and multiplayer. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025 The partnership will go beyond the football field with dedicated social media content, collaborations with squad members, pop-up events and appearances, as well as brand takeovers. Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025 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 10 Jun. 2025.

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