commitment — the 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/
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
She signs the marriage contract, sealing her lifelong commitment with a steady hand.
With equipment and statement, she shows true commitment!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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').
Breakdown
com- (together) + mitt (send) + -ment (noun suffix indicating state or quality) = commitment
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“Marriage requires commitment from both partners.”
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