committed

adjective

com·mit·ted | \ kə-ˈmi-təd

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Definition of committed

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

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The first known use of committed was in 1646

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