Dedicated
'dɛdɪkeɪtɪd
Definitions
2 meaningsCompletely committed to a particular task or purpose, showing great effort and loyalty.
'dɛdɪkeɪtɪd
Devoted to a task or purpose.
The dedicated volunteers worked tirelessly to rebuild the community center.
💡 Simply: Imagine someone who's really, really into something, like a super fan! If you're dedicated, you give it your all. A dedicated athlete trains every day. A dedicated volunteer spends a lot of time helping others.
👶 For kids: When you are dedicated, it means you try very hard to do something, like finishing your homework even when it's hard.
More Examples
He is a dedicated scientist, spending countless hours in the lab.
They built a dedicated server to handle high traffic volume.
How It's Used
"She is a dedicated teacher."
"The company has a dedicated team for customer support."
Having given time, effort, or resources to a task or purpose.
'dɛdɪkeɪtɪd
To give (time, effort, or resources) to a task or purpose.
The new library was dedicated to the memory of the founder.
💡 Simply: When something is dedicated, it means you've put a lot of effort, time, or resources into it. Like, a park can be dedicated to a famous person as a way to honor them. A software company dedicates resources to improve the customer experience.
👶 For kids: When something is dedicated, it means you put a lot of effort into it, like when you spend a lot of time on a drawing for your mom.
More Examples
He dedicated his life to helping others.
The developers dedicated a substantial amount of time to resolving the bugs.
How It's Used
"The book is dedicated to her grandmother."
"The company dedicated the new resources to research."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
Dedicated server
A computer server used by a single organization or individual.
"We need a dedicated server to handle the increased website traffic."
From Latin dedicatus, past participle of dedicare ('to devote, consecrate'), from de- ('down, away') + dicare ('to proclaim, dedicate').
The word has been used since the 16th century, initially referencing the act of offering or consecrating something to a deity or purpose.
Memory tip
Think of a person with their head and heart fully 'dedicated' to a goal.
Word Origin
"To proclaim or dedicate"