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Definitions for Dedicated

[1] wholly committed to something, as to an ideal, political cause, or personal goal: a dedicated artist.
[2] set apart or reserved for a specific use or purpose: We don't need a computer but a dedicated word processor.
[3] (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.
[4] to set apart and consecrate to a deity or to a sacred purpose: The ancient Greeks dedicated many shrines to Aphrodite.
[5] to devote wholly and earnestly, as to some person or purpose: He dedicated his life to fighting corruption.
[6] 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.
[7] (loosely) to inscribe a personal signature on (a book, drawing, etc., that is one's own work), usually with a salutation addressing the recipient.
[8] to mark the official completion or opening of (a public building, monument, highway, etc.), usually by formal ceremonies.
[9] 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.
[10] dedicated.
[11] devoted to a particular purpose or cause a dedicated man
[12] assigned or allocated to a particular project, function, etc a dedicated transmission line ; dedicated parking space
[13] computing designed to fulfil one function a dedicated microprocessor
[14] (often foll by to) to devote (oneself, one's time, etc) wholly to a special purpose or cause; commit wholeheartedly or unreservedly
[15] (foll by to) to address or inscribe (a book, artistic performance, etc) to a person, cause, etc as a token of affection or respect
[16] (foll by to) to request or play (a record) on radio for another person as a greeting
[17] to assign or allocate to a particular project, function, etc
[18] to set apart for a deity or for sacred uses; consecrate
[19] an archaic word for dedicated

Words related to Dedicated

devoted, zealous, enthusiastic, faithful, committed, sworn, purposeful, single-minded, wholehearted, single-hearted

Words nearby Dedicated

dedekind, dedekind cut, dedendum, dedham, dedicate, dedicated, dedicatee, dedication, dedicatory, dedifferentiate, dedifferentiation

Origin of Dedicated

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)

Other words from Dedicated

ded·i·cat·ed·ly , adverb
non·ded·i·cat·ed , adjective
self-ded·i·cat·ed , adjective
un·ded·i·cat·ed , adjective
ded·i·ca·tor , noun
o·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.

Word origin for Dedicated

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

Synonyms for Dedicated

committed, devoted, enthusiastic, faithful, zealous, sworn, given over to, old faithful, purposeful, single-hearted, single-minded, true blue, true to the end, wholehearted