commitment

noun

kə-ˈmit-mənt How to pronounce commitment (audio)
Definition of commitmentnext
1
as in dedication
adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty his frequent absences made others question his commitment to the political campaign

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2
as in obligation
something one must do because of prior agreement they made a commitment to pay the bill upon receipt of their order

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Recent Examples of commitment As part of the consolidation, the district made several commitments to parents, students and staff to ease the transition. — Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026 That same commitment to quality, originality, and staying true to your roots is what Twnty-Two stands for. — Malik Davis, VIBE.com, 9 Aug. 2026 Anmuth also observed the strength in AWS’ AI and chips businesses, Graviton revenue commitments, and AWS’ core business. — CNBC, 9 Aug. 2026 Our commitment to health and safety continues well beyond today. — Conor Wight, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for commitment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commitment
  1. dedication
  2. obligation
  3. loyalty
  4. responsibility
  5. allegiance
  6. duty
  7. devotion
  8. need
Noun
  • Her dedication to strengthening the local ecosystem through training initiatives and international collaborations is equally remarkable.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Developers also pointed to the dedication of a 60-acre park along the south side of the Boise River, named Margaret Aldape Park, after the matriarch of the Aldape family who had homesteaded the land for more than a century.
    — Rose Evans August 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of dedication
Noun
  • When serious concerns involving district operations and oversight are raised, the Board has an obligation to investigate them thoroughly, carefully consider the findings and act in the best long-term interest of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
    — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The Times reported that the original deals for the top creatives included zero obligations for a sequel.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of obligation
Noun
  • She was briefly considered to be a Taiwan People's Party legislator candidate, but had backed out owing to questions about her loyalty and affiliation with China.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Determined to prove his loyalty, he’s been flying around on Seasmoke raising an army to retake Tumbleton on Rhaenyra’s behalf.
    — James Grebey, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of loyalty
Noun
  • Payton has talked routinely in camp about Coleman being further along than other first-year backs in his ability to grasp pass-protection responsibilities.
    — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Wilson Tamfuh, a public and international law professor at the University of Dschang in West Cameroon, said the country has institutions that can keep the government running when the president delegates responsibilities.
    — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of responsibility
Noun
  • One of two soaking tubs faces the terrace, inviting equal allegiance to indoors and out.
    — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Aniston and Holmes have both separately pledged their allegiance to this exact Jo Malone London perfume.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of allegiance
Noun
  • Local manufacturing could eventually lower vehicle prices by avoiding import duties while stimulating investment in charging infrastructure, component manufacturing and battery production.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Whether winning us over with her glamorous red carpet-ready style or inspiring us with chic off-duty outfits, Gerber has developed a distinct point of view that is truly noteworthy.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of duty
Noun
  • Jorge will be remembered for his quiet strength, kindness and unwavering devotion to his family.
    — Avi Creditor, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Jorge will be remembered for his quiet strength, kindness, and unwavering devotion to his family.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of devotion
Noun
  • Securing those additions, though, is secondary to the more pressing need to build and develop a strong starting XI, an area in which Carrick has made significant progress.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Although the agreement is for all of the more than 3 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of gas in Cronos to go to Europe, there’s a clause in the deal so that about a fifth of that amount could be used to cover some of Egypt’s domestic energy needs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
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