🤝commitment

noun
/kəˈmɪtmənt/

Meaning

A promise or firm decision to do something; dedication or obligation to a cause or activity.
A promise or firm decision to do something; the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity.

Example Sentences

She showed great commitment to her studies.

The president reaffirmed his commitment to environmental protection.

Example Expressions

a lifelong commitment

Synonyms

dedication, obligation, devotion, promise, responsibility, pledge, vow, undertaking
Entry 1
dedication, obligation, devotion, promise, responsibility
Entry 2
dedication, obligation, pledge, promise, vow, undertaking

Antonyms

indifference, negligence, irresponsibility, apathy, neglect, abandonment, desertion, withdrawal
Entry 1
indifference, negligence, irresponsibility
Entry 2
apathy, indifference, neglect, abandonment, desertion, withdrawal

Collocations

strong commitment, show commitment, commitment to, long-term commitment

More Example Sentences

This is beyond my capacity, so I cannot make a commitment.

Related Vocabularies

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A limited or fixed number or amount of people or things, in particular.

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