dedicated
Translation
dedicated, committed, devoted
Examples
She is a dedicated teacher.
She is a dedicated teacher.
This is a dedicated bike lane.
This is a dedicated bike lane.
Grammar Patterns
dedicated ((to sth. / sb.)) devoted to a particular purpose or person. She is dedicated to her job.
a dedicated ((sth.)) exclusively designed for one purpose. This is a dedicated parking space.
Similar Words
Synonyms: committed, devoted; Antonyms: indifferent, apathetic
Etymology
From Latin 'dedicare' (to devote, consecrate), from 'de-' (down, away) + 'dicare' (to proclaim).
Memory Tips
Think of someone 'dedicated' to a cause; they have 'declared' ('dicare') themselves 'down' ('de-') for it completely.