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

Cordero-Stutz said the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office remains committed to public safety, the rule of law and protecting communities affected by transnational crime, adding that justice and accountability must prevail. —Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026

Daniel Ortega, a committed Marxist at the time and prominent FSLN leader, assumed control of the government. —Scott Neuman, NPR, 2 Jan. 2026

My hope is that teachers will stay strong and stay committed to making schools child-centered, warm and caring. —Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026

As currently constructed, the veteran-heavy Clippers – so professionally committed to competing – have mostly failed to compete with that. —Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 30 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