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

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As Goose quickly gains ground speed and Block remains committed to open-source AI, the project can soon be a standard bearer of the agentic AI revolution. Tor Constantino, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 As a cosponsor of the Juneteenth Festival, the city remains committed to working with AACKC to ensure a successful 2026 event. Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025 The company remains committed to maintaining its REIT status, requiring the distribution of at least 90% of its annual REIT taxable income to stockholders. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025 The scene works anyway, thanks to the committed performances by the lead actors. Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for committed

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 22 Mar. 2025.

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