Recommitted: meaning, definitions and examples

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recommitted

 

[ ˌriːkəˈmɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

personal development

Recommitted refers to the act of dedicating oneself again to a particular cause, task, or relationship after a period of pause or doubt. It implies an active choice and a renewed pledge to pursue goals or responsibilities that may have been neglected or abandoned. This term is often used in the context of personal growth, relationships, or professional commitments. It represents a mindset shift toward dedication and perseverance.

Synonyms

dedicated, reaffirmed, rededicated

Examples of usage

  • She recommitted to her fitness goals after a month off.
  • The team recommitted to their project after receiving feedback.
  • After their argument, they both decided to recommit to their relationship.

Translations

Translations of the word "recommitted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recomprometido

🇮🇳 दोबारा प्रतिबद्ध

🇩🇪 erneut verpflichtet

🇮🇩 komitmen kembali

🇺🇦 знову зобов'язаний

🇵🇱 ponownie zobowiązany

🇯🇵 再びコミットした

🇫🇷 réengagé

🇪🇸 recomprometido

🇹🇷 yeniden taahhüt edilmiş

🇰🇷 재헌신된

🇸🇦 مُلتَزِم مجددًا

🇨🇿 znovu zavázaný

🇸🇰 znovu zaviazaný

🇨🇳 再次承诺

🇸🇮 ponovno zavezan

🇮🇸 að nýju skuldbundinn

🇰🇿 қайта міндеттелген

🇬🇪 მეორედ ვალდებულება

🇦🇿 təkrar öhdəlik

🇲🇽 recomprometido

Etymology

The term 'recommitted' is derived from the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', and the word 'commit', which comes from the Latin 'committere', meaning 'to bring together, to join'. The concept of 'commitment' has been around for centuries, referring to the act of pledging oneself or devoting time and effort to a cause or relationship. The prefix 're-' adds an element of repetition, indicating a return to a previous state of commitment. Over time, the term has evolved in usage, particularly in modern contexts such as self-help and motivational discourse, where the idea of recommitting to personal goals or relationships is emphasized as a key factor in achieving success and maintaining healthy connections. 'Recommitted' is often used in discussions about mental health, recovery, and personal improvement, highlighting the importance of resilience and the capacity to start anew after setbacks.