committed

1. 1
   dedicatedadjective

   Caring deeply about a person, cause, or activity and staying loyal to it.

   Like a runner who never skips a single day of practice.

   She is a committed teacher who stays late to help her students.

   The most committed members showed up to clean the park every weekend.

   UsageSay committed to something; with a verb, use -ing: committed to helping.

   Similardedicated, devoted, staunch, ardent, loyal

   Oppositeuncommitted, halfhearted, indifferent

2. 2
   gave oververb

   Simple past and past participle of commit. Use this form for something already done.

   She committed all her savings to the new house.

   The players committed many fouls during the match.

   UsageSpell it with tt: committed (not incorrect: commited).

3. 3
   bound toadjective

   Tied to doing or accepting something because of a promise, an earlier choice, or what you already agreed.

   Like buying a ticket you cannot return.

   Once we signed the contract, we were committed to finishing the work.

   After paying the deposit, he was committed to the trip.

   UsageSay committed to something or to doing something.

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4. 4
   in a relationshipadjective

   Being in a serious relationship with only one partner.

   Like two people who agree to dance only with each other.

   They have been in a committed relationship for three years.

   She is committed to her partner and not interested in dating other people.

   UsageSay a committed relationship, or committed to someone.

   Similarmonogamous

   Oppositesingle, unattached

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