committed

[ kuh-mit-id ]

adjective

1. bound or obligated to a person or thing, as by pledge or assurance; devoted:

   Children need warm and committed parents.

Word History and Origins

Origin of committed¹

First recorded in 1840–45; commit ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

Gaetz has denied all wrongdoing, although until he resigned from Congress on Wednesday night, he was still the subject of an open investigation being conducted by the House Ethics Committee into whether he committed sexual misconduct or used illegal drugs.

From Slate

He said the new governing body was "committed to doing their very best for the welfare of the school's pupils and staff".

From BBC

"Abortion funds are committed no matter what, to ensure that people still have access to the abortion care that they want and need on their own terms,"

From Salon

“Abortion funds are committed no matter what, to ensure that people still have access to the abortion care that they want and need on their own terms,” Njoku said.

From Salon

He said: "I want to assure him that we are committed to addressing the concerns raised by the CMA so that the infant formula market delivers the better outcomes that parents deserve."

From BBC

Related Words

• all in
• decided
• dedicated
• devoted
• faithful
• intent on
• loyal
• obligated
• pledged
• responsible
• sworn