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

Historically, these barriers protected incumbents; technology replacement typically occurred only when a next-generation platform emerged, or when customers concluded that they were strategically committed to the wrong technology. —Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

Hoy said the sheriff’s office remains committed to offering appropriate care and ensuring every person in our custody is treated with professionalism and dignity. —Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026

Commissioner Rob Manfred, who, not long ago, praised the league's competitive balance, is now fully committed to pushing for a salary cap to ensure owners can pocket more in profit. —Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026

The Department remains committed to the health and readiness of our warfighters and civilian personnel. —Luis Martinez, ABC News, 18 June 2026

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