Committed: meaning, definitions and examples

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committed

 

[ kษ™หˆmษชtษชd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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.
Context #3 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น comprometido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคคเคฟเคฌเคฆเฅเคง

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verpflichtet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berkomitmen

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะพะฑะพะฒ'ัะทะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zaangaลผowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒŸใƒƒใƒˆใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท engagรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ comprometido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baฤŸlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ—Œ์‹ ์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ุชุฒู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zavรกzanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zaviazanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰ฟ่ฏบ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zavezan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skuldbundinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผั–ะฝะดะตั‚ั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ™แƒแƒ•แƒจแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sadiq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ comprometido

Etymology

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.

See also: commit, commitment, commitments, committee, uncommitted.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,689, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.