Committed: meaning, definitions and examples

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committed

[ kəˈmɪtɪd ]

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feeling

Feeling dedicated, loyal, or devoted to a cause, activity, or relationship.

Synonyms

dedicated, devoted, loyal

Examples of usage

She was a committed member of the team.
He is committed to his family.
I am committed to finishing this project on time.

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behavior

Having made a pledge or promise to do something.

Synonyms

obligated, pledged, promise

Examples of usage

He is committed to attending the event.
She made a committed effort to improve her grades.
They are committed to reducing their carbon footprint.

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crime

To perpetrate or carry out a crime, act of violence, or illegal action.

Synonyms

carry out, execute, perpetrate

Examples of usage

The suspects committed the robbery.
She committed a serious offense.
He was committed to trial for the murder.

Translations

Translations of the word "committed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 comprometido

🇮🇳 प्रतिबद्ध

🇩🇪 verpflichtet

🇮🇩 berkomitmen

🇺🇦 зобов'язаний

🇵🇱 zaangażowany

🇯🇵 コミットした

🇫🇷 engagé

🇪🇸 comprometido

🇹🇷 bağlı

🇰🇷 헌신적인

🇸🇦 ملتزم

🇨🇿 zavázaný

🇸🇰 zaviazaný

🇨🇳 承诺的

🇸🇮 zavezan

🇮🇸 skuldbundinn

🇰🇿 міндетті

🇬🇪 დაკავშირებული

🇦🇿 sadiq

🇲🇽 comprometido

Word origin

The word 'committed' has its origins in the Latin word 'commitere', which means 'to join, unite, or connect'. Over time, the meaning of 'committed' has evolved to include concepts of dedication, loyalty, and responsibility. The adjective form of 'committed' first appeared in the English language in the late 16th century. It has since become a widely used term to describe someone who is dedicated to a cause, activity, or relationship.