dedicated

adjective
UK: /ˈdedɪkeɪtɪd/
US: /ˈdedɪkeɪtɪd/

  1. Very committed to something; believing that something is very important and giving a lot of time and energy to it.

    1. She is a dedicated teacher who works long hours for her students.
    2. The organization is dedicated to protecting endangered species and their habitats.

  2. Designed to be used for one particular purpose.

    1. This computer is dedicated to video editing only; for that purpose.
    2. We have a dedicated phone line for customer service inquiries to handle calls.

Synonyms

committed devoted enthusiastic specialized
dedicated verb

  1. To announce that a place will be officially used for a special purpose.

    1. They dedicated the new park to the children of the town.
    2. The mayor dedicated the memorial, emphasizing its importance to the community.

  2. To give all of your energy, time, etc.

    1. He dedicated his life to finding a cure for the disease.
    2. She dedicated herself to mastering the piano and practiced for hours daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dedicated" in English means: Very committed to something; believing that something is very important and giving a lot of time and energy to it., Designed to be used for one particular purpose..

The phonetic transcription of "dedicated" is /ˈdedɪkeɪtɪd/ in British English and /ˈdedɪkeɪtɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dedicated": committed, devoted, enthusiastic, specialized.

Example usage of "dedicated": "She is a dedicated teacher who works long hours for her students.". More examples on the page.