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- pronunciation:
- k
mIt
mnt
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a pledge or obligation to fulfill an act or function.
The government has made a commitment to cleaning up the environment.He went abroad and forgot his commitment to his family.I can't meet with them tomorrow because of a prior commitment.- synonyms:
- duty, obligation
- similar words:
- covenant, engagement, pledge, promise, vow
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| definition 2: |
the state of having pledged or obligated oneself.
I won't get married because I don't want that kind of commitment.
- synonyms:
- obligation
- similar words:
- engagement
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| definition 3: |
the state of being devoted or involved.
He feels a strong commitment to helping people who are less fortunate.- synonyms:
- dedication, devotion, involvement
- similar words:
- responsibility, support
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| definition 4: |
confinement, as in a mental hospital.
Commitment may become necessary if the patient becomes violent.- synonyms:
- confinement, institutionalization
- similar words:
- hospitalization, restraint
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| related words: |
betrothal, charge, guarantee, guaranty, trust, undertaking |
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