commitment

noun
UK: /kəˈmɪtmənt/
US: /kəˈmɪtmənt/

  1. A promise to do something.

    1. I have a commitment to my job so I can't leave now. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her commitment to the project ensured its ultimate success despite initial challenges. [ ] [ ]

  2. Being dedicated to someone or something.

    1. Marriage is a big commitment. [ ] [ ]
    2. The athlete's commitment to training was evident in their improved performance. [ ] [ ]

  3. The state of being bound emotionally or intellectually to a course of action or to another person or persons.

    1. The company has a strong commitment to environmental protection. [ ] [ ]
    2. Organizational commitment is essential to ensure that goals and objectives are achieved. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

dedication devotion obligation promise pledge assurance
commitment transitive-verb

  1. To pledge or dedicate oneself to a particular course or way of action.

    1. I commit to finishing this task today. [ ] [ ]
    2. They commit resources to developing more renewable energy sources every year. [ ] [ ]

  2. To bind or obligate, as by pledge or assurance; pledge.

    1. The agreement commits us to paying the full amount. [ ] [ ]
    2. The government has committed a large sum of money to improving healthcare services. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "commitment" in English means: A promise to do something., Being dedicated to someone or something., The state of being bound emotionally or intellectually to a course of action or to another person or persons..

The phonetic transcription of "commitment" is /kəˈmɪtmənt/ in British English and /kəˈmɪtmənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "commitment": dedication, devotion, obligation, promise, pledge, assurance.

Example usage of "commitment": "I have a commitment to my job so I can't leave now.". More examples on the page.