commitment

noun

US /kəˈmɪtmənt/

Word Forms

singular	commitment
plural	commitments

1
countable/uncountable a promise to do something
commitment to:
I want to honor my father’s commitment to the people who farm here.
honor/fulfill/meet a commitment:
He’s a man who believes in honoring his commitments.
make a commitment (to do something):
We’ve made a commitment to help, and we will.
Synonyms and related words
Promises
promise
commitment
guarantee
2
singular/uncountable a strong belief that something is good and that you should support it
commitment to:
The government has failed to demonstrate its commitment to the environment.
Synonyms and related words
Thoughts, ideas and beliefs
thought
idea
belief
3
uncountable enthusiasm for something and a determination to work hard at it
I am delighted with the level of commitment you have all shown.
lack of commitment:
Her laziness and lack of commitment are appalling.
Synonyms and related words
Determination and ambition
determination
ambition
will
4
countable a duty or responsibility that you have accepted
I can’t do this job right now because of other commitments.
financial commitments:
He may have a large income, but he also has huge financial commitments.
family/work/teaching etc. commitments:
He couldn’t join the class because of work commitments.
Synonyms and related words
Responsibilities and responsibility
accountability
responsibility
obligation
5
uncountable the use of money, people, or time for a particular purpose
Synonyms and related words
Use of something
application
consumption
exploitation

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