committed

adjective

com·​mit·​ted kə-ˈmi-təd 

1

: placed in confinement (as in a mental institution)

committed patients

2

: having made a pledge or commitment to someone (such as a romantic partner) or something (such as a cause)

committed partners

a committed parent/teacher

strongly committed to the fight for equal rights

also : characterized by such a pledge or commitment

two people in a committed relationship

Examples of committed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The California Transit Association, which advocates for public transportation, expressed relief that the governor remains committed to the transit funding, but argued against delays. —Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2024

Although such grandiose plans have stalled, Mongolia remains committed to becoming a net-zero economy by 2050 and hopes to set international standards for responsible resource exploitation. —TIME, 14 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing committed

• committed relationship