Dedicated — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /ˈde-di-ˌkā-təd/ ded·i·cat·ed

Meaning & Definition of Dedicated

Dedicated (adjective)

  1. devoted to a cause, ideal, or purpose, zealous
  2. given over to a particular purpose

Dedicated (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. firm in one's allegiance to someone or something

    "a dedicated follower of the television show who wouldn't dream of missing an episode"

    similar: constant, devoted, devout, down-the-line, faithful, fast, good, loyal, pious, staunch, steadfast, steady, true, true-blue
    related: dependable, dutiful, reliable, responsible, solid, tried, tried-and-true, trustworthy, trusty, unfaltering, unhesitating, unwavering, determined, intent, resolute, confirmed, dyed-in-the-wool, inveterate, sworn, ardent, avid, enthusiastic, fervent, fervid, gung ho, impassioned, passionate, serious
    opposite: disloyal, faithless, false, fickle, inconstant, perfidious, recreant, traitorous, treacherous, unfaithful, untrue
    near: irresponsible, undependable, unreliable, untrustworthy, faltering, hesitant, vacillating, wavering, dubious, irresolute, shaky, uncertain, apathetic, dispassionate, uninterested

Dedicated (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to keep or intend for a special purpose

    "a young attorney who has decided to dedicate her career to helping the poor receive justice"

    similar: allocated, consecrated, devoted, earmarked, gave up (to), reserved, saved, set by, set apart, set aside
    related: blessed, hallowed, sanctified, committed, confided, consigned, entrusted, applied, bestowed, employed, used
    near: ignored, neglected, misapplied, misused

Related Entry: Dedicate (verb)

Dedicate is a different word from Dedicated. The synonyms below are for dedicate, not for dedicated.

  1. to keep or intend for a special purpose

    "a young attorney who has decided to dedicate her career to helping the poor receive justice"

    similar: allocate, consecrate, devote, earmark, give up (to), reserve, save, set by, set apart, set aside
    related: bless, hallow, sanctify, commit, confide, consign, entrust, apply, bestow, employ, use
    near: ignore, neglect, misapply, misuse

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Dedicated

The most common words with a similar meaning to Dedicated:

constant, devoted, devout, down-the-line, faithful, fast, good, loyal, pious, staunch, steadfast, steady, true, true-blue, allocated, consecrated, earmarked, gave up (to), reserved, saved, set by, set apart, set aside

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Dedicated

Words with the opposite meaning of Dedicated:

disloyal, faithless, false, fickle, inconstant, perfidious, recreant, traitorous, treacherous, unfaithful, untrue

Related Words for Dedicated

dependable, dutiful, reliable, responsible, solid, tried, tried-and-true, trustworthy, trusty, unfaltering, unhesitating, unwavering, determined, intent, resolute, confirmed, dyed-in-the-wool, inveterate, sworn, ardent, avid, enthusiastic, fervent, fervid, gung ho, impassioned, passionate, serious, blessed, hallowed

Near Antonyms of Dedicated

irresponsible, undependable, unreliable, untrustworthy, faltering, hesitant, vacillating, wavering, dubious, irresolute, shaky, uncertain, apathetic, dispassionate, uninterested, ignored, neglected, misapplied, misused

Word Forms of Dedicated

Derived words: dedicatedly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Dedicated

First known use: circa 1600

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Dedicated

Frequently Asked Questions about Dedicated

What does "Dedicated" mean?

"Dedicated" means devoted to a cause, ideal, or purpose, zealous. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: devoted to a cause, ideal, or purpose, zealous. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Dedicated"?

Other words for "Dedicated" include constant, devoted, devout, down-the-line, faithful, fast, good and loyal. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Dedicated" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Dedicated"?

There are 62 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Dedicated". Common alternatives include constant, devoted, devout, down-the-line, faithful, fast, good, loyal, pious and staunch.

What is the opposite of "Dedicated"?

Antonyms of "Dedicated" include disloyal, faithless, false, fickle, inconstant, perfidious, recreant and traitorous. Near antonyms include irresponsible, undependable, unreliable and untrustworthy.

How do you use "Dedicated" in a sentence?

Examples of "Dedicated" in a sentence: "a dedicated follower of the television show who wouldn't dream of missing an episode"; "a young attorney who has decided to dedicate her career to helping the poor receive justice".

Is "Dedicated" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Dedicated" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Dedicated" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Dedicated" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Dedicated"?

"Dedicated" is pronounced /ˈde-di-ˌkā-təd/ and divided into syllables as ded·i·cat·ed.