committed

committed
adj.
VERBS
be, feel
become
remain
ADVERB
extremely, fairly, very, etc.
deeply, fiercely, firmly, highly, seriously, strongly
absolutely, completely, fully, totally, wholly
genuinely
irrevocably

The country was now irrevocably committed to war.

actively
personally

The president is personally committed to this legislation.

emotionally, ideologically, politically

She cared for Jem in her way but did not want to become emotionally committed.

PREPOSITION
to

We are committed to improving services.

Committed is used with these nouns: ↑atheist, ↑Christian, ↑feminist, ↑partner, ↑relationship, ↑socialist, ↑supporter, ↑volunteer, ↑workforce

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