“commitment”

Definitions

• noun

  the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose

  Synonyms: committedness, abandon, activity, affair, agency, agentship, agreement, allegiance, altruism, ardency, ardor, assignment

  • Example:“a man of energy and commitment”

• noun

  the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action

  Synonyms: allegiance, loyalty, dedication

  • Example:“his long commitment to public service”
  • Example:“They felt no loyalty to a losing team.”

• noun

  an engagement by contract involving financial obligation

  • Example:“His business commitments took him to London.”

• noun

  a message that makes a pledge

  Synonyms: dedication

• noun

  the official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital)

  Synonyms: committal, consignment