ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Committed

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /kəˈmɪtɪd/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Committed is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of commit.

Meaning

simple past and past participle of commit.

More Meanings

  1. Obligated or locked in (often, but not necessarily, by a pledge) to some course of action.
  2. Showing commitment.
  3. Associated in an exclusive (but not necessarily permanent) sexual relationship.
  4. (rhetoric) Required by logic to endorse the conclusion of an argument.

Example Sentences

I'm committed to walk(ing) at least 7 miles daily.
‹Plan CM, meanwhile, is in motion. Sirleck took the bait, vampire mercenaries he can't call off are incoming... he's committed.›
As the genre has shifted and evolved around — and in many ways beyond — them, they have remained committed to a role as flamekeeper of a certain strain of hip-hop authenticity.

Synonyms for committed

Depending on context, synonyms include engaged, attached, sworn, betrothed, bespoken, pledged.

Antonyms for committed

Common opposites include unattached, uncommitted.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sworn, attached, bespoken, affianced, betrothed, engaged.

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