committed

adjective

com·​mit·​ted kə-ˈmi-təd How to pronounce committed (audio)
Synonyms of committed
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

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But perhaps Webb will stay more committed to running the ball. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 6 July 2026 The Dodgers appear committed to letting Rushing develop through those experiences rather than shielding him from them. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 The church calls that holiday an alien import meant to destroy the Russian family, casting it as a celebration of fleeting passion rather than committed love. — Diana Dukhanova, The Conversation, 6 July 2026 Both the chief justice and the court’s youngest justice are extremely committed, lifelong jurisprudential conservatives. — Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for committed

Word History

First Known Use

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 9 Jul. 2026.

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