COMMITTED Synonyms: 183 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of committed

as in pledged

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verb

past tense of commit

as in accomplished

to carry through (as a process) to completion accused of committing a felony

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as in vowed

to obligate by prior agreement we were committed to finishing the project

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reneged

as in left

to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another commit only some power to each official

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as in imprisoned

to put in or as if in prison The defendant was committed to prison following the guilty verdict.

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Adjective

Avery, ever loyal to his sketchbook, remained committed to direct observation of particular people and places. — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026 In the meantime, Cooney remains committed to reigniting interest in this iconic theatre. — Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

Verb

The ride-share app now expects to commit $10 billion to help bring them to market at scale, with 120,000 cars committed by partners. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026 Reed was a four-star prospect who was committed to Ole Miss for nearly eight months during the 2023 cycle. — Antonio Morales, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for committed

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Adjective

All the properties—the new initiates and those who re-pledged, so to speak—were honored at an event at the Hôtel Salomon de Rothschild in Paris on June 2.

— Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026

Definition of pledged

Verb

This time, their charge to sell the team was already accomplished.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
The 27-year-old earned three victories on the PGA Tour in 2026, something only three other players on the circuit accomplished, and picked up another pair of Top 5 finishes as well.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of accomplished

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Netflix long vowed to build growth rather than buy it, but more recently it's gotten a taste for M&A.

— Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias vowed to hold the line on property taxes if elected Chicago mayor, saying instead the path to righting the city’s fiscal ship goes through Springfield.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of vowed

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During Thursday’s sentencing, he was handed a four-and-a-half-year sentence, the BBC, The Guardian and The Telegraph reported.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
Therefore, how much of the impact caused by El Niño will ultimately translate into the bills handed to consumers remains to be seen.

— , CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of handed

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Seeking refuge from constant bombardment, Anna discovers Bianca, her imaginary double, living in a fantastical town imprisoned by a war of its own.

— Alexandra Patterson, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
You’re born in a place where women are treated terribly, or journalists are imprisoned, and those people need some luck.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of imprisoned

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This acquisition, expected to be fulfilled in several years, will provide crucial in-flight refueling capabilities, which Qatar currently lacks.

— Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Hutton said her charter authority board didn’t feel Bowman’s previous school board fulfilled its fiduciary responsibilities.

— Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of fulfilled

Verb

Chairman Warsh spoke of the need to continue the battle against high inflation and promised the Fed will deliver its 2% inflation target.

— George Calhoun, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Repay promised a full investigation, beginning with the 911 executive board and then the full commission and a public report when the investigation is completed.

— Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

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