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

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

Loyola supports the integrity of the student governance process, including the ability to appeal, and remains committed to fostering a campus environment grounded in respectful dialogue, inclusion, and the Jesuit value of care for the whole person. —Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 4 Dec. 2025

Andrews was committed to Colorado State, but de-committed from the Rams over the weekend. —Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 4 Dec. 2025

Spotify, which noted the heavy user feedback from the 2024 Wrapped during an early presentation to press, seems committed to making 2025 a very new experience. —Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 3 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