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 couple dedicated part of its exhibition space to Belgium artists. Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025 Additionally, The Flour Girl Bakery supports several community and charitable initiatives, according to a release, and has a dedicated fundraising program. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025 From dedicated resources for supporting our team members' continued learning to community programs created to address health inequities and improve patient outcomes, DHE&I is integral to our mission and culture. Khaleda Rahman, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025 Last month, Publicis Media launched Women’s Sports Connect, a dedicated investment unit within its Publicis Sports arm. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 14 Mar. 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 22 Mar. 2025.

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