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 client, Finn (Kit Harington, fully committed), works at a bank and wants Dan to inspect their security system. —Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 20 Nov. 2025

For these allies, in turn, acquiring nuclear weapons provides the most dependable protection against the threats of regional foes, such as China and Russia, as well as a United States less committed to its traditional alliances. —Moritz S. Graefrath, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2025

The Shamrock Foundation The Shamrock Foundation is a group of highly committed, unpaid volunteers whose mission is to enhance the lives of companion animals through proactive programs such as spay/neuter, public education, and adoption options. —Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Nov. 2025

Local 734 remains committed to working with the City, State's Attorney, and community partners to ensure that no other firefighter's family endures this kind of loss. —Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 18 Nov. 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