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

Steelcase is also a committed brand to reducing economic impact, so purchasing its Series 1 chair is also an environmentally responsible decision. —Jené Luciani Sena May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025

Our school remains committed to being a safe, supportive, and welcoming space for every child. —Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025

Where possible, structure hybrid pricing to include minimums, prepaid usage or committed tiers. —Alvaro Morales, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025

As ever, the festival remains committed to building a slate around inclusion and authentic representation. —Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 13 May 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