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 An Iranian negotiator said Tehran was suspending its commitments to the interim deal signed about a month ago and aimed at permanently ending the fighting. — Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026 Kemp, a four-star recruit, has a commitment to Oklahoma, while Wentz was a draft-eligible sophomore who could opt to return to school and increase his draft stock. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 19 July 2026 Whether or not Thiel arrived at this view through genuine biblical study, the effect is to give his preexisting political commitments a cosmic mandate. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 18 July 2026 There was no personal gain or benefit to any DOE employee in this procurement oversight, only a staunch commitment to deliver for students first. — Lincoln Restler, New York Daily News, 18 July 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
  • The charitable initiative underscored Venezuela's deep baseball roots and players' dedication to their homeland.
    — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Szczur was introduced at the Champions Gate dedication ceremony as a pitcher, not an outfielder.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
Definition of dedication
Noun
  • Later in the day, discussions began to accelerate, with Villa moving to close the deal, which centred on an initial loan with a conditional obligation to buy.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • The European Commission previously said AliExpress breached its obligations under the DSA, which required it to diligently assess and mitigate the risks of counterfeits.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 22 July 2026
Definition of obligation
Noun
  • Archie and his friends fight to stay alive, testing their friendships, romances and loyalties.
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 20 July 2026
  • Babcock’s devotion to Komarov was similar to that of Oilers coach Craig MacTavish and his remarkable loyalty to centre Marty Reasoner 20 years ago.
    — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of loyalty
Noun
  • The last sentence often appears in Jewish writings, sometimes using non-gendered language, that emphasize taking responsibility when no one else does.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
  • Now that Klarna's involved, however, Apple is happy to launch a payment program without having to shoulder any financial responsibility.
    — Bee Wertheimer, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026
Definition of responsibility
Noun
  • Skubal was torn between his allegiance to his country and his commitment to his Tigers team.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Because this Odysseus can never really lose our allegiance and interest.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 July 2026
Definition of allegiance
Noun
  • The ritual is one of the most somber duties of a commander-in-chief.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • There have been summers when Manchester United players needed special attention from the club’s staff and fans after returning from England duty.
    — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of duty
Noun
  • At the core of what Earth linguistics is to me, is just a devotion to learning more than human language and integrating that into my own language as a way of expanding my conception of the world.
    — Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026
  • In a broadly sweet, vivacious and gorgeously sung set Tuesday, that sentiment revealed the moral clarity that bolsters her songs about devotion and intimacy.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Definition of devotion
Noun
  • Being the venue everyone needs did not buy safety, and the American umbrella arrived after the fact rather than before it.
    — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • Growing need, few resources Women’s incarceration rates have grown at twice the pace of men’s in recent decades.
    — Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Definition of need

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