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commitment

[kuh-mit-muhnt] / kəˈmɪt mənt /
NOUN
assurance; obligation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
engagement guarantee need pledge promise responsibility
STRONG
charge committal devoir duty liability must undertaking vow word
WEAK
ought
Antonyms
STRONGEST
break
STRONG
breach irresponsibility
WEAK
broken promise denial refusal

Example Sentences

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Without a commitment to a temporary ceasefire at least, it is not clear how productive talks could proceed between the two sides.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

I had made a commitment to meet with the Black Girls Book Club, a book club composed of Black women.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

“Our internal review and the independent directors’ investigation are being conducted in line with our commitment to ensuring our technology is handled with the highest level of ethical and legal scrutiny.”

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

He addressed repeated questions about a potential return to his boyhood club Barcelona during a news conference, but subsequently reaffirmed his commitment to Chelsea.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Her dedication to church was like my commitment to becoming the world’s greatest scientist.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas