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Synonyms & Similar Words
dedication
devotion
allegiance
loyalty
obligation
promise
pledge
vow
undertaking
responsibility
duty
bond
contract
agreement
covenant
engagement
faithfulness
fidelity
adherence
attachment
adherence
consecration
dedication
devotion
enlistment
engagement
fealty
obligation
promise
undertaking
Meaning of Commitment
The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, or person.
Definitions
- A promise or agreement to do something
- * The state of being dedicated to a cause, activity, or person
- * A formal agreement to do something, especially one that involves a promise or obligation
Etymology of Commitment
The word "commitment" comes from the verb "commit", which is derived from the Old French word "commettre", meaning "to entrust" or "to give in charge"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a promise or agreement to do something
Example Uses
- The company's commitment to sustainability is evident in its use of renewable energy sources
- * Her commitment to her job was unwavering, even in the face of challenging circumstances
- * The couple's commitment to each other was clear in the way they supported each other's goals and dreams
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
abandonment
avoidance
denial
disloyalty
disobedience
dishonor
evasion
neglect
rejection
renunciation
repudiation
abandonment
abdication
apostasy
betrayal
cowardice
defection
dereliction
desertion
disaffection