dedicated

[ ded-i-key-tid ]

/ ˈdɛd ɪˌkeɪ tɪd /

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adjective

wholly committed to something, as to an ideal, political cause, or personal goal: a dedicated artist.

set apart or reserved for a specific use or purpose: We don't need a computer but a dedicated word processor.

(of machine parts, electrical components, hardware, etc.) made or designed to interconnect exclusively with one model or a limited range of models in a manufacturer's line: The new tractors use only high-priced dedicated accessories.

Nearby words

dedekind cut, dedekind, julius wilhelm richard, dedendum, dedham, dedicate, dedicated, dedicatee, dedication, dedicative, dedicatory, dedifferentiate

Origin of dedicated

First recorded in 1590–1600; dedicate + -ed²

Related forms

ded·i·cat·ed·ly, adverbnon·ded·i·cat·ed, adjectiveself-ded·i·cat·ed, adjectiveun·ded·i·cat·ed, adjective

Definition for dedicated (2 of 2)

dedicate

[ verb ded-i-keyt; adjective ded-i-kit ]

/ verb ˈdɛd ɪˌkeɪt; adjective ˈdɛd ɪ kɪt /

verb (used with object), ded·i·cat·ed, ded·i·cat·ing.

to set apart and consecrate to a deity or to a sacred purpose: The ancient Greeks dedicated many shrines to Aphrodite.

to devote wholly and earnestly, as to some person or purpose: He dedicated his life to fighting corruption.

to offer formally (a book, piece of music, etc.) to a person, cause, or the like in testimony of affection or respect, as on a prefatory page.

(loosely) to inscribe a personal signature on (a book, drawing, etc., that is one's own work), usually with a salutation addressing the recipient.

to mark the official completion or opening of (a public building, monument, highway, etc.), usually by formal ceremonies.

to set aside for or assign to a specific function, task, or purpose: The county health agency has dedicated one inspector to monitor conditions in nursing homes.

adjective

dedicated.

Origin of dedicate

1375–1425; late Middle English (v. and adj.) < Latin dēdicātus past participle of dēdicāre to declare, devote, equivalent to dē- de- + dicāre to indicate, consecrate, akin to dīcere to say, speak (see dictate)

SYNONYMS FOR dedicate

2 commit, pledge, consecrate.

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Related forms

ded·i·ca·tor, nouno·ver·ded·i·cate, verb (used with object), o·ver·ded·i·cat·ed, o·ver·ded·i·cat·ing.pre·ded·i·cate, verb (used with object), pre·ded·i·cat·ed, pre·ded·i·cat·ing.re·ded·i·cate, verb (used with object), re·ded·i·cat·ed, re·ded·i·cat·ing.

Synonym study

1. See devote.

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Examples from the Web for dedicated

Luckily enough I have this dedicated flat that is just along from my house that I go to every day.
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The ancient Egyptian festival of Wepet Renpet (“opening of the year”) was not just a time of rebirth—it was dedicated to drinking.
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We are committed to the community, dedicated to progress, and policing with respect.
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In keeping with the facade, Williams showed himself to be dedicated preacher who “knows his scripture.”
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Monis seems to have been both and dedicated to his psychotic beliefs.
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The letter was renounced and shredded: the dedicated ascetic contemplated a hooded shape, washed of every earthly fleck.
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A certain Roman inscription is dedicated to Attis the Supreme (Ἄττει ὑψίστῳ).
The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism|Franz Cumont
After a consultation with her spiritual adviser, she had dedicated her husband to Saint Joseph.
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All were written after his accession to the throne , and were dedicated to his uncle, Protector Somerset.
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It came to Paul Koslov that the team on this side could be just as dedicated as he was to his own particular cause.
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British Dictionary definitions for dedicated (1 of 2)

dedicated

/ (ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd) /

adjective

devoted to a particular purpose or causea dedicated man

assigned or allocated to a particular project, function, etca dedicated transmission line; dedicated parking space

computing designed to fulfil one functiona dedicated microprocessor

British Dictionary definitions for dedicated (2 of 2)

dedicate

/ (ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪt) /

verb (tr)

(often foll by to) to devote (oneself, one's time, etc) wholly to a special purpose or cause; commit wholeheartedly or unreservedly

(foll by to) to address or inscribe (a book, artistic performance, etc) to a person, cause, etc as a token of affection or respect

(foll by to) to request or play (a record) on radio for another person as a greeting

to assign or allocate to a particular project, function, etc

to set apart for a deity or for sacred uses; consecrate

adjective

an archaic word for dedicated

Derived Forms

dedicatee, noundedicator, noundedicatory (ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtərɪ, ˈdɛdɪkətərɪ, -trɪ) or dedicative, adjective

Word Origin for dedicate

C15: from Latin dēdicāre to announce, from dicāre to make known, variant of dīcere to say

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