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committed

|com-mit-ted|

B2

/kəˈmɪtɪd/

(commit)

dedicated action

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjective
commitcommitscommitscommittedcommittedcommittingcommitmentcommitted
Etymology
Etymology Information

'commit' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'committere,' where 'com-' meant 'together' and 'mittere' meant 'to send.'

Historical Evolution

'committere' transformed into the Old French word 'comettre,' and eventually became the modern English word 'commit' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to bring together or unite,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to pledge or bind to a certain course or policy.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'commit'.

He committed to the project last year.

Adjective 1

dedicated to a cause, activity, or job; wholeheartedly devoted.

She is committed to her work as a teacher.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35