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

As demand continues to grow, state policymakers should remain committed to expanding quality school choice options so every student has the opportunity to thrive. —Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026

City officials have not directly addressed the governor's claims but issued a statement saying Dallas remains committed to following the law. —Robbie Owens, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026

During the campaign, Tisza committed to amending the constitution to ensure such corruption could not continue. —Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026

There's an opportunity for this to extend to committed couples, too. —Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 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