committed

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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

committed

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past tense and past participle of commit

Examples of committed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Know More Concerns over DR Congo’s ability to turn committed financing into actual investment come on top of growing criticism over other delays in disbursing proceeds. — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026

But lawmakers appear committed to reaching a deal on the issue in the final week of the legislative session. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Billboard remains committed to accurately reflecting how audiences around the world consume music. — Billboard Staff, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026

Dolly was a committed philanthropist and a trailblazer who empowered women to find their own voices and be their authentic selves. — Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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