committed
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of committed
First recorded in 1840–45; commit ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Explanation
If you're committed to something, you're pledged or obligated to do it. If you’ve already jumped out of the plane, you’re committed to your skydive — there’s no turning back! When you're committed to a partner as you are in a marriage or a domestic partnership, it means that you're associated with them exclusively and not with anyone else. Often during wedding ceremonies or vow renewals, you will hear the parties recite a phrase confirming that they are committed to each other, such as "I take you...to have and to hold...to love and to cherish, from this day forward, until death do us part."
Vocabulary lists containing committed
Bush's Address on 9/11
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Example Sentences
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Surely they’re not this deep and committed and inspired as they’ve shown in these first three games.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026
He also says he is committed to preserving the Fed’s independence from political pressure, and told the Senate committee that Trump isn’t telling him what to do or think.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
US officials have not yet commented on the groups' travel advisory, but Fifa says it is "committed to respecting all internationally recognised human rights and shall strive to promote the protection of these rights".
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
While the central bank remains committed to tightening, uncertainty around the conflict’s economic impact has forced policymakers to be even more cautious than usual.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Arrogant and humble at the same time, the radical, fearless nun and her fellow sisters were the most committed individuals Farmer had ever met.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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