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

Amid all this activity, Pope remains committed to forging his own path in art and business. —Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025

My family—and millions of immigrant families across the country—remain committed to building a better future for ourselves and all in our communities. —Victor M. Gordo, Time, 18 June 2025

Work will continue The agency remains committed to the train’s completion. —David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025

Despite the troubled production, a spokesperson for Marvel previously told Entertainment Weekly that the studio remains committed to making a new Blade, but doesn't want to make something that won't live up to its predecessors. —Shania Russell, EW.com, 17 June 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