dedicated

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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

dedicated

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past tense and past participle of dedicate entry 2

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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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Many rural or smaller towns also do not have a dedicated municipal vacuum or curbside leaf program. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026 The complex will feature four payload bays, two encapsulation bays, and a dedicated area for processing multiple payloads together. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026 Well, a copy of Meghan’s children’s book, which was especially dedicated to Eugenie, appeared for sale online. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 Oct. 2026 The simple home becomes a multi-generational estate, capable of accommodating extended families, other guests, and dedicated staff. — Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dedicated

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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 20 Oct. 2026.

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