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commitmentthe state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, or relationship

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, or relationship

Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈmɪtmənt/

Korean meaning: 헌신, 전념; 약속, 의무

Korean pronunciation: 커**밋**먼트

Example Sentences

  • His commitment to watching every single cat video on the internet is truly remarkable.
  • The company's commitment to customer service has improved significantly.
  • She showed her commitment to healthy eating by hiding vegetables in her ice cream.

commitment

NOUN

//kəˈmɪtmənt//

the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, or relationship

commitment concept
💡 Concept

A gardener shows commitment by tending their thriving community plot daily

commitment rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

With equipment and statement, she shows true commitment!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kəˈmɪtmənt/
🇬🇧 UK/kəˈmɪtmənt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixcom--
Rootmit
Suffix--ment

Origin

From Middle French 'commitment', derived from the verb 'committer' meaning 'to entrust' or 'to commit', which comes from Latin 'committere' (com- meaning 'together' + mittere meaning 'to send').

🎵Rhyme

equipmenttreatmentstatement
equipment
treatment
statement

🔗Collocations

make a commitment
strong commitment
long-term commitment
financial commitment
commitment to excellence
lack of commitment

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

His commitment to watching every single cat video on the internet is truly remarkable.

The company's commitment to customer service has improved significantly.

😄 Fun example

She showed her commitment to healthy eating by hiding vegetables in her ice cream.

Marriage requires commitment from both partners.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

dedicationdevotionobligationpledgepromise

Antonyms

neglectabandonmentindifference

Related

commitcommittedcommitteededicationresponsibility

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