commitment
Translation
commitment, pledge, dedication, responsibility
Examples
Marriage is a big commitment.
Marriage is a big commitment.
He has a strong commitment to his work.
He has a strong commitment to his work.
I have a prior commitment on that day.
I have a prior commitment on that day.
Grammar Patterns
a ((commitment)) to ((sth.)) a promise or firm decision to do something He showed a deep commitment to his family.
make a ((commitment)) to promise to do something They made a commitment to work together.
have a ((commitment)) to have a responsibility or something you must do I can't join you, I have other commitments.
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Etymology
From the verb 'commit' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ment'. It signifies the state or result of committing.
Memory Tips
It's the noun form of 'commit'. If you 'commit' to doing something, you have a 'commitment'.