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

Funds typically have five or more years to deploy committed capital, providing a buffer against short-term market disruption. —Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026

The union remains committed to standing strong in asking the company to get back to the negotiation table, Brown said. —Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026

Both organizations expressed their gratitude toward one another for the partnership while the board’s resources and ability to self-govern matured, and both remain committed to the Harambee neighborhood. —Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026

The turnout was strong, with committed residents, nonprofit groups and business leaders offering thoughtful ideas on how to enhance and safeguard this vital southern corridor. —Staff Artist, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 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