Definitions for dedicated

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dedicated ded·i·cat·ed

Spelling: [ded-i-key-tid]

IPA: /ˈdɛd ɪˌkeɪ tɪd/

Dedicated is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 171 anagrams from letters in dedicated (acdddeeit).

Definitions for dedicated

adjective

1. wholly committed to something, as to an ideal, political cause, or personal goal:
2. set apart or reserved for a specific use or purpose:
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:
4. dedicated.

verb (used with object)

1. to set apart and consecrate to a deity or to a sacred purpose:
2. to devote wholly and earnestly, as to some person or purpose:
3. 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.
4. (loosely) to inscribe a personal signature on (a book, drawing, etc., that is one's own work), usually with a salutation addressing the recipient.
5. to mark the official completion or opening of (a public building, monument, highway, etc.), usually by formal ceremonies.
6. to set aside for or assign to a specific function, task, or purpose:

Origin of dedicated

First recorded in 1590-1600; dedicate + -ed²

Examples for dedicated

This building was dedicated to the use of the society, March 18, 1871.

We are committed to the community, dedicated to progress, and policing with respect.

He has made a speech, and dedicated it to German fame for ever.

The ancient Egyptian festival of Wepet Renpet (“opening of the year”) was not just a time of rebirth—it was dedicated to drinking.

Luckily enough I have this dedicated flat that is just along from my house that I go to every day.

In keeping with the facade, Williams showed himself to be dedicated preacher who “knows his scripture.”

Monis seems to have been both and dedicated to his psychotic beliefs.

Kemp, the clown of his company, knew her, and dedicated a book to her rather familiarly.

It is to the memory of the original volunteers of August, 1914, that this book is dedicated.

The monument was dedicated July 28th, 1867, at the maple grove, in the park.