Commitment
The state or quality of being devoted to a person, cause, or task; a firm obligation or pledge to follow through.
nounCommitment
The state or quality of being devoted to a person, cause, or task; a firm obligation or pledge to follow through.
nounImagine This
Picture yourself signing a contract to volunteer every weekend for a year. You rearrange your schedule, wake up early, and refuse to miss a single session because youโve made a lasting commitment to the cause.
Sounds Like
kษ-MIT-mษnt
Looks Like
Looks like the word 'commit' + the noun-forming suffix '-ment'.
Remember This
Commitment often underpins trust: honoring commitments earns reliability and respect, while breaking them can damage credibility.
Other Forms
Connect With
dedication, perseverance, obligation, duty, loyalty, promise
Note
Use commitment to describe both personal decisions (a pledge to study) and formal obligations (a job contract). Distinguish from 'commit' (to pledge or entrust) and 'commission' (an order or fee).