commitment

/kəˈmɪtmənt/

Definitions

1. noun

the state or fact of being engaged or obligated to something, especially a romantic relationship or a marriage

“She made a commitment to spend more time with her family.”

2. noun

the act of devoting or applying oneself to a particular task or activity

“He made a commitment to learning a new language.”

3. noun

a promise or pledge to do something

“The company made a commitment to reduce its carbon footprint.”

4. noun

a binding agreement or obligation

“The contract was a commitment to provide a certain level of service.”

5. verb

to bind or obligate oneself to something

“The government committed to investing in renewable energy.”

6. verb

to devote or apply oneself to a particular task or activity

“She committed herself to working on the project.”

Synonyms

  • engagement
  • obligation
  • pledge
  • vow

Antonyms

  • abandonment
  • rejection