committed

adjective

com·​mit·​ted kə-ˈmi-təd How to pronounce committed (audio)
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 Plus, an increase to its margin forecast showed Salesforce remains committed to profitable growth. Zev Fima, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2024 While Kamala Harris and Tim Walz cater to the Radical Left, President Trump remains committed to putting Wisconsinites first and protecting American values. Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 14 Sep. 2024 If that’s not enough, LHD’s Hong Kong division recently secured a renewal with the Hong Kong Fire Department, with committed contract revenue increasing from $3.5 million to $5.3 million for the period from September 2024 to September 2025. Julius Juenemann, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024 As in any intimate or committed relationship, commitment must be reviewed, renewed, revived and redoubled many times over the lifespan of the relationship. Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for committed 

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Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of committed was in 1646

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“Committed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/committed. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.

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