Committed

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /kəˈmɪtɪd/

Definitions of committed

verb to carry out or perpetrate a harmful, illegal, or immoral action

Example Sentences

A1 She committed to attending the meeting.

A2 He committed to finishing his homework before dinner.

B1 The company committed to reducing its carbon footprint by 20%.

B2 The athlete committed to training every day to improve his performance.

C1 The government committed to implementing new policies to address the issue.

C2 The organization committed to providing ongoing support for the community.

adjective officially pledged or bound to a certain course or policy

Example Sentences

A1 She is committed to finishing her homework on time.

A2 He is committed to improving his English skills.

B1 The company is committed to reducing its carbon footprint.

B2 The team is committed to achieving their goals no matter what.

C1 The professor is committed to conducting groundbreaking research in his field.

C2 The artist is committed to pushing the boundaries of traditional art forms.

Examples of committed in a Sentence

formal The company is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards.

informal She's committed to finishing her degree no matter what.

slang I'm committed to getting that promotion next month.

figurative He's committed to climbing the corporate ladder, no matter the obstacles.

Grammatical Forms of committed

past tense

committed

plural

committed

comparative

more committed

superlative

most committed

present tense

commit

future tense

will commit

perfect tense

have committed

continuous tense

is committing

singular

commits

positive degree

committed

infinitive

to commit

gerund

committing

participle

committed

Origin and Evolution of committed

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'committed' originated from the Latin word 'committere', which means to entrust or consign.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'committed' has expanded to include the idea of dedication, loyalty, and responsibility in addition to its original connotation of entrusting or consigning.