Committed
/kəˈmɪtɪd/
Definitions
2 meaningsBound or obligated by a pledge or promise; dedicated.
/kəˈmɪtɪd/
Dedicated to a cause, action, or relationship.
He is committed to his studies.
💡 Simply: Committed means you're really serious about something. Like, if you're committed to finishing your homework, you won't stop until it's done!
👶 For kids: Really, really want to do something.
More Examples
She's a committed environmentalist.
How It's Used
"They are committed to making their marriage work."
"She is a committed employee, always going the extra mile."
To do something, especially something wrong or illegal; to pledge or dedicate oneself.
/kəˈmɪt/
To perform or carry out an action.
He committed a robbery.
💡 Simply: Committed means you did something – good or bad! It can also mean you promised to do something.
👶 For kids: To do something.
More Examples
They committed to finishing the project on time.
How It's Used
"He committed a serious crime."
"She committed herself to the project."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
be committed to
To be dedicated to something.
"She is committed to her work."
From Middle English *comitten, from Old French *commettre, from Latin *committere, from com- 'together' + mittere 'to send'.
Historically, the word's usage often focused on committing crimes or acts, gradually expanding to include dedicated devotion.
Memory tip
Think of 'committing' yourself to something – it implies a strong dedication.
Word Origin
"com- (together) + mittere (to send)"