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

These two brothers, Kamorion and AJ, are looking for an active, loving and committed family to call their own. — The Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026

Doe’s attorney, Thomas Giuffra told CNN his client remains committed to working with Attorney General Letitia James’ investigation and is encouraged by her appointment. — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

Israelis have a chance to choose a new government more committed to negotiation. — Michael Robbins, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026

Trump retains enormous influence among the Republican voters who powered his ascent, even as dissatisfaction with his leadership threatens candidates who must appeal beyond his most committed supporters. — Cat Zakrzewski, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 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