Dedicated

adj, verb

adj, verb ·4 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of dedicate form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Devoted; loyal; conscientious.

    "Like most human activities, ballooning has sponsored heroes and hucksters and a good deal in between. For every dedicated scientist patiently recording atmospheric pressure and wind speed while shivering at high altitudes, there is a carnival barker with a bevy of pretty girls willing to dangle from a basket or parachute down to earth."

  2. 2
    Used or intended for a particular purpose
Adjective
  1. 1
    devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose wordnet
  2. 2
    solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
consecrateddevotedabandonedafirealtruisticardent

Example

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"The mandatory character of schooling is rarely analyzed in the multitude of works dedicated to the study of the various ways to develop within children the desire to learn."

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passenger dedicated line

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