ded·i·cat·ed

[ded-i-key-tid]
adjective
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.
Origin:
1590–1600; dedicate + -ed2

Related forms
ded·i·cat·ed·ly, adverb
non·ded·i·cat·ed, adjective
self-ded·i·cat·ed, adjective
un·ded·i·cat·ed, adjective
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ded·i·cate

[v. ded-i-keyt; adj. ded-i-kit] verb, ded·i·cat·ed, ded·i·cat·ing, adjective
verb (used with object)
1.
to set apart and consecrate to a deity or to a sacred purpose: The ancient Greeks dedicated many shrines to Aphrodite.
2.
to devote wholly and earnestly, as to some person or purpose: He dedicated his life to fighting corruption.
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: The county health agency has dedicated one inspector to monitor conditions in nursing homes.
adjective
7.
dedicated.
Origin:
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)

Related forms
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.

Synonyms
1. See devote. 2. commit, pledge, consecrate.
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dedicate (ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
—vb
1.  (often foll by to) to devote (oneself, one's time, etc) wholly to a special purpose or cause; commit wholeheartedly or unreservedly
2.  (foll by to) to address or inscribe (a book, artistic performance, etc) to a person, cause, etc as a token of affection or respect
3.  (foll by to) to request or play (a record) on radio for another person as a greeting
4.  to assign or allocate to a particular project, function, etc
5.  to set apart for a deity or for sacred uses; consecrate
 
—adj
6.  an archaic word for dedicated
 
[C15: from Latin dēdicāre to announce, from dicāre to make known, variant of dīcere to say]
 
dedica'tee
 
—n
 
'dedicator
 
—n
 
dedicatory
 
—adj
 
'dedicative
 
—adj

dedicated (ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
—adj
1.  devoted to a particular purpose or cause: a dedicated man
2.  assigned or allocated to a particular project, function, etc: a dedicated transmission line; dedicated parking space
3.  computing designed to fulfil one function: a dedicated microprocessor

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Word Origin & History

dedicate
late 14c., from L. dedicatus, pp. of dedicare "consecrate, proclaim, affirm," from de- "away" + dicare "proclaim," from stem of dicere "to speak, to say" (see diction). Dedicated "devoted to one's aims or vocation" is first attested 1944.
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We have both dedicated our careers to working with older adults.
Every day more angry investors thronged to one of several blogs dedicated to
  the scandal to pour out their rage and hatred.
Meet the people who are dedicated to finding sustainable solutions for our
  planet.
Since then he has dedicated his life to exploitation.
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