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commitment

commitment

178 3.2
A promise to do something that creates a legal or financial duty
  • noun
  • /kəˈmɪt.mənt/
translation icon : compromiso
  • The company's commitment to reducing carbon emissions is evident in its new policy.
  • make a commitment
  • keep commitments
  • honor commitments

And then if you are serious, then our commitment is the money and continued help.

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Examples

  • China's failure to fulfill its commitments generated new waves of conflict with other countries.

    Academic text (2013)
  • And then if you are serious, then our commitment is the money and continued help.

  • I know that represents a commitment from management.

  • But I did have a commitment to grow in my finances.

  • The failure to bring Israel to honour its commitments and the agreed terms of reference.

  • The parties blamed each other for not sticking to their commitments throughout the process.

    Academic text (2017)
  • U.S. support for Taiwan through arms sales and political commitments is a constant source of tension.

    Academic text (1999)
  • The possibility of rushing to the hospital, away from work or other commitments, is always pending.

    Academic text (2008)
  • She has made a commitment to pay off her student loans within five years.

  • His commitment to the project included a financial investment and regular meetings.

Synonyms

duty
vscommitment
1.0

Something you must do because of law, your job, or what is right

is an engagement based on agreement rather than moral or job obligation
agreement
vscommitment
  • Formal
1.4

A promise made between two or more people, often written

is the requirement or engagement that follows from that arrangement
allegiance
vscommitment
155 5.6

Strong support for a group, person, or country

is a contractual or financial obligation rather than emotional loyalty
obligation
vscommitment
  • Formal
136 3.8

A formal legal or financial promise to do what an agreement says, often with a penalty if not kept

is an engagement that may be enforceable but more often denotes responsibility
assurance
vscommitment
103 3.4

A firm promise to do or not do something

is a binding responsibility often tied to financial or contractual duties
devotion
vscommitment
62 3.2

Strong love and loyalty to someone or something

is a formal responsibility usually tied to contract or payment, not emotion
full commitment
vscommitment
1 3.5

Putting all your time and effort into a task

is an obligation often defined by contract rather than personal dedication

Antonyms

489 1.1

Not having to do something a rule requires

The act of stopping a connection or ending involvement with something

Compounds

Putting all your time and effort into a task

A strong effort to learn about and act against unfair treatment, especially racism and inequality

How Binding

contract
2.8
obligation
524 3.2
commitment
178 3.2
agreement
  • Formal
1.4
understanding
203 3.7

Surface Forms

commitment singular
commitments plural

Morphology

commitment = commit (transparent) = commit + ment

The financial/contractual sense is a direct extension of 'commit' (to pledge or obligate) with the standard noun-forming suffix '-ment'.

Etymology

Commitment in the sense of a duty or obligation comes from the same parts com- 'together' and mittere 'to send', meaning you have 'sent' your word or money to something. That is why a commitment can be a responsibility you must keep, especially a financial or agreed one.