commitment
829
3.3
- noun
- /kəˈmɪt.mənt/
:
compromiso
- He showed great commitment by volunteering every weekend at the local shelter.
- strong commitment
- lack of commitment
- make commitments
And so it becomes a inner commitment to truth.
- And so it becomes a inner commitment to truth.
- It's been a cave of commitment to my craft.
- Can you give that same commitment to acting in my class?
- And that we both shared this commitment to honesty.
- Never ever doubt Trump's commitment to end the opioid crisis.
- This wasn't me breaking my commitment and being bad.
- Whatever you're going to do, make a commitment, take action, go.
- It really is, you know, commitment and going all in, man.
- The priest is there to remind you of your commitments when you get married.
- So then I had them write down their commitments to their goals.
- And so few of us are making that commitment to puzzle that out.
- Here he is reconfirming our commitment to NATO with gusto.
- We're going to read from the thing that says our commitment to sustainability.
- It's not just a commitment to staying together.
- No, golf is like a huge commitment and that's that is all of it.
Examples
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Because of their sacrifice and their commitment, we are here now.
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And that we both shared this commitment to honesty.
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What happened to this commitment in her last years?
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This was years before his commitment was due to end.
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What is relevant is the love, mutual respect, care, and commitment between the participants.
Academic text (2011) -
Thank you both for your tremendous commitment and service to Stanford.
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The members of the community make a commitment to learn and embody a new practice.
Academic text (2012) -
Tackling the problem of homelessness has long been a commitment for federal, state, and municipal authorities.
Academic text (2017) -
Achieving the standards requires a long-term commitment and a sustained effort over many years.
Academic text (2008) -
Her commitment to environmental conservation has inspired many in her community.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
A statement by someone saying they will or will not do something
503
1.3
Strong and lasting support for a person, group, or idea
206
3.7
A serious promise to do or stop doing something
155
5.6
Strong support for a group, person, or country
117
3.9
Giving time and effort to a job, purpose, or person
103
3.4
A firm promise to do or not do something
39
3.9
Strong commitment to a cause or activity
8
4.9
A serious, sincere feeling that shows you really care and try hard
1
3.5
Putting all your time and effort into a task
Being willing to work hard and stay loyal to a person, job, or cause
Complete and sincere enthusiasm and strong commitment to something
Strong determination to reach a goal and not give up
Antonyms
Compounds
- Slang
A strong effort to learn about and act against unfair treatment, especially racism and inequality
How Committed
62
3.2
117
3.9
829
3.3
78
3.9
∞
1.0
71
4.6
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Commitment comes from parts com- 'together' and mittere 'to send', the same root as mission, and it once meant to 'put something into someone's care'. So a commitment is a promise or strong dedication you give to a person or a cause.