commitment
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3.2
- noun
- /kəˈmɪt.mənt/
- The company's commitment to reducing carbon emissions is evident in its new policy.
- make a commitment
- keep commitments
- honor commitments
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Watch on YouTubeAnd then if you are serious, then our commitment is the money and continued help.
- And then if you are serious, then our commitment is the money and continued help.
- Do you think I cancel on family commitments too much?
- So, so pacts and pre commitments, there are three types of pacts.
- The failure to bring Israel to honour its commitments and the agreed terms of reference.
- And so you can't let bills, you can't let commitment, you can't let responsibilities.
- No, I think the the big questions of major commitment of U.S.
Examples
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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.
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I know that represents a commitment from management.
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But I did have a commitment to grow in my finances.
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The failure to bring Israel to honour its commitments and the agreed terms of reference.
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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.
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His commitment to the project included a financial investment and regular meetings.
Synonyms
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1.0
Something you must do because of law, your job, or what is right
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1.4
A promise made between two or more people, often written
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5.6
Strong support for a group, person, or country
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3.8
A formal legal or financial promise to do what an agreement says, often with a penalty if not kept
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3.4
A firm promise to do or not do something
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3.2
Strong love and loyalty to someone or something
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3.5
Putting all your time and effort into a task
Antonyms
Compounds
- Slang
A strong effort to learn about and act against unfair treatment, especially racism and inequality
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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.