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

Paak has moved on, but Mars is remaining committed to the bit — really, really committed. —Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026

Lauderhill remains committed to transparency, prudent budgeting and responsible governance. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026

Utah committed wing Jastel David (nine goals, six assists) is the team’s lone senior starter. —Dan Albano, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026

Earlier this week, Meta committed to deploying up to 6 gigawatts of AMD GPUs, with Helios shipments starting in 2026. —Katie Tarasov,ari Levy, CNBC, 26 Feb. 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