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

On the company’s earnings call, Principal Financial Officer Doug Kehring committed to keeping Oracle’s investment-grade debt rating. —Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2025

Although there undoubtedly are some billionaires and other high-net-worth individuals who are genuinely committed to the Giving Pledge, there has been recent criticism many of the signatories aren’t living up to the pledge. —Sydney Lake, Fortune, 8 Dec. 2025

Yet, the Browns seem committed to having Watson back for the 2026 season. —Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025

Negotiations are no longer about respect, Sasono said, noting union members remain committed to striking as long as necessary. —Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 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