adj · verb · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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UK:/ˈdɛdɪkeɪtəd/
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CMU ARPABET:D EH1 D AH0 K EY0 T AH0 D
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
adj
Meaning 1
Devoted; loyal; conscientious.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
dedicated public servant; dedicated wife and mother
I always thought she was dedicated, but she abandoned her family years ago.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
2
adj
Meaning 2
Used or intended for a particular purpose; focused.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
His restaurant is completely dedicated to authentic cooking techniques.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
3
verb
Meaning 3
simple past and past participle of dedicate
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, participle, past
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
4
adjective
Meaning 4
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose- A.Lincoln
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
a dedicated dancer
dedicated teachers
dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: undedicated
5
adjective
Meaning 5
solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high purpose
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
a life consecrated to science
the consecrated chapel
a chapel dedicated to the dead of World War II
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: consecrated, consecrate
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
No etymology was provided for this word.
Across languages
Translations
47 source translations are retained for this English entry.