Synonyms for

Committed

Verb / kʌˈmɪtɪd / Another word for committed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Committed means to be dedicated and loyal to something or someone.

Synonyms & similar words

invest confide perpetrate give entrust consecrate divest institutionalise commit institutionalize pull place dedicate intrust attached send uncommitted unattached charge devote put practice trust dedicated devoted loyal faithful steadfast resolute determined persistent tenacious unwavering hardworking earnest zealous sincere honest truthful genuine authentic reliable trustworthy

Synonyms by register

Formal

dedicated devoted pledged bound

Informal

all in hooked into it sold on

Literary

steadfast earnest

Antonyms

uncommitted hesitant wavering indecisive reluctant disengaged detached

Common collocations

  • committed to
  • committed to a cause
  • committed to a relationship
  • committed suicide
  • strongly committed
  • deeply committed
  • fully committed
  • remain committed

Word family

noun commitment
adjective committed
adverb committedly

Usage note

Often used with 'to' to indicate dedication towards a person, goal, or action. Be mindful of the serious connotation when used in phrases like 'committed suicide'.

Example sentences

  1. She is committed to helping animals.
  2. He is committed to his job.
  3. They are committed to making the world a better place.
  4. I am committed to learning new things.
  5. She is committed to her family.

Quotes

  • I have committed my life to helping others.
  • Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion, you must set yourself on fire. - Arnold H. Glasow
  • I am committed to my craft and my art. - LeVar Burton

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