committed

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adjective

com·​mit·​ted kə-ˈmi-təd How to pronounce committed (audio)
Synonyms of committed
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: placed in confinement (as in a mental institution)
committed patients
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: 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

committed

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past tense and past participle of commit

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During the Clinton and Gore era, they were aligned with the Democrats who were very much committed to the future of the knowledge worker. — Nina Verdelli, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026 But having grossed almost $700 million and gained a committed fan following, this is a much less self-serious blockbuster that deserves to face off against The Odyssey. — Radhika Seth, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026 Head coach Joey Carroll, now in his third season, credits the team's success to a committed group of seniors and a consistent message from the coaching staff. — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 Skerritt was also deeply committed to storytelling and supporting the next generation of filmmakers. — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for committed

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 27 Oct. 2026.

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