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

Smollett has remained committed to clearing his name in the nearly six years since his arrest. —Megan Thomas, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024

Despite their losses from these storms, communities remain committed. —Jasmine Baehr, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024

Despite the recent pivots and news headlines, the truth is that companies remain committed to DEI. —Julie Kratz, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024

Although Egypt remains committed to the two countries’ peace agreement, its ability to secure the Sinai border with Israel is increasingly tenuous. —John Spencer, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing committed

• committed relationship