noun

commitment

commitment, pledge, dedication, responsibility

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.

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.

Synonyms: promise, pledge, dedication, responsibility, obligation

From the verb 'commit' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ment'. It signifies the state or result of committing.

It's the noun form of 'commit'. If you 'commit' to doing something, you have a 'commitment'.

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