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

White House officials said the president remains committed to his immigration crackdown, but gave no indication the administration would defy the court's decision. —USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025

At base level, the one-time Argentinian Jesuit priest of modest background never let the trappings of the papacy change his worldview, which remained committed to global peace and humility. —New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025

But Shawna Dawson Beer, founder of the 10,000-member Beautiful Altadena Facebook group, said that Altadena residents remain committed to holding State Farm accountable and getting fire victims the relief they’re owed. —Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025

The New Voices Foundation, a sister company of ESSENCE Ventures, remains committed to decreasing the resource gaps for entrepreneurs of color. —Essence Editors, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing committed

• committed relationship

Rhymes for committed

• acquitted
• admitted
• befitted
• emitted
• omitted
• outfitted
• outwitted
• permitted
• refitted
• remitted
• submitted
• transmitted