commitment

com·mit·ment

noun \kə-ˈmit-mənt\

Definition of COMMITMENT

1

a : an act of committing to a charge or trust: as (1) : a consignment to a penal or mental institution (2) : an act of referring a matter to a legislative committee b : mittimus

2

a : an agreement or pledge to do something in the future; especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date b : something pledged c : the state or an instance of being obligated or emotionally impelled <a commitment to a cause>

Examples of COMMITMENT

1. We've got commitments from several charities to donate food and clothing.
2. the government's commitment of troops to the region
3. The church has a commitment to helping the poor.
4. The boss noticed her strong commitment to her work.
5. No one doubts your commitment to the cause.

First Known Use of COMMITMENT

1603

Related to COMMITMENT

Synonyms: adhesion, allegiance, attachment, fidelity, constancy, dedication, devotedness, devotion, faith, faithfulness, fastness, fealty, loyalty, piety, steadfastness, troth

Antonyms: disloyalty, faithlessness, falseness, falsity, inconstancy, infidelity, perfidiousness, perfidy, treachery, unfaithfulness

Related Words: affection, fondness; determination, firmness, resolution; dependability, reliability, trustability, trustiness, trustworthiness

Near Antonyms: alienation, disaffection, estrangement, separation

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Rhymes with COMMITMENT

remitment