commitment
/kʌmˈɪtmʌnt/noun3 syllables
Commitment means: the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action.
Synonyms for commitment6
noun, as in the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
noun, as in the official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital)
noun, as in the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose
noun, as in a message that makes a pledge
What does commitment mean?5
noun
the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action“his long commitment to public service”
the official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital)
the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose“a man of energy and commitment”
a message that makes a pledge
an engagement by contract involving financial obligation“his business commitments took him to London”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Commitment in a sentence
- Before making a commitment, it's essential to consider the consequences.mraz
- Faithfulness is a quiet commitment that remains steadfast, even in the face of difficulties.samir_t
- Marriage is a beautiful commitment, and they're ready.Nuel
- Success comes with a price, often in hard work and commitment.Nuel
- Fadil continued to date casually, not really looking for a serious commitment.OsoHombre
- The commitment to holding war criminals responsible must remain unwavering.Amastan
- Your dedication and hard work have shown me the value of perseverance and commitment.Nuel
- We're not yet ready to make that commitment.CK
Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.
Forms of commitment
as a noun
- plural
- commitments