dedicated
adjective
Simple meaning
Devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
dehduhkaytuhdSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈdɛdəkeɪtəd
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
Used or intended for a particular purpose
Devoted; loyal; conscientious.
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This meaning: Devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
Used this way, dedicated is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use dedicated
- “She is a dedicated teacher who always helps her students.”adjective
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Synonyms
Sense: devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
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