Synonyms for commitment
kəˈmɪt məntcom·mit·ment

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1. committedness, commitmentnoun

   the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose

   "a man of energy and commitment"

   Synonyms:
   committedness, consignment, dedication, allegiance, loyalty, committal

2. commitment, allegiance, loyalty, dedicationnoun

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

   "his long commitment to public service"; "they felt no loyalty to a losing team"

   Synonyms:
   allegiance, dedication, committedness, loyalty, inscription, consignment, trueness, committal, fealty

3. commitmentnoun

   an engagement by contract involving financial obligation

   "his business commitments took him to London"

   Synonyms:
   consignment, committedness, dedication, allegiance, loyalty, committal

4. commitment, dedicationnoun

   a message that makes a pledge

   Synonyms:
   allegiance, dedication, committedness, loyalty, inscription, consignment, committal

5. commitment, committal, consignmentnoun

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

   Synonyms:
   allegiance, dedication, loading, commission, committedness, loyalty, cargo, perpetration, consignment, load, shipment, lading, committal, freight, payload

Matched Categories

1. • Confinement
   • Engagement
   • Message
   • Seriousness

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:4.0 / 1 vote

1. commitmentnoun

   Synonyms:
   imprisonment, committal

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1. List of paraphrases for "commitment":

   engagement, compromise, commitments, undertaking, dedication, pledge, determination, involvement, encumbrance, obligation, attachment, promise, 'engagement, committed, willingness, accession, devotion, vcu, adherence, will, desire, effort, pledges, resolve, undertakings, enlistment, endeavour

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How to use commitment in a sentence?

1. Jamal Brown:

   Consistent with the President's proclamation, the Department of Defense is proceeding with canceling all border barrier construction projects paid for with funds originally intended for other military missions and functions such as schools for military children, overseas military construction projects in partner nations, and the National Guard and Reserve equipment account, doD has begun taking all necessary actions to cancel border barrier projects and to coordinate with interagency partners. Today's action reflects this Administration's continued commitment to defending our nation and supporting our service members and their families.

2. Kristen Clarke:

   I think this is one of the most important decisions that Joe Biden will have to make finding the right attorney general, who can restore a commitment to equal justice under law for all, who can make protection of racial justice and civil rights a top priority. These are incredibly important principles and values of the country needs right now in its next attorney general, so I'm glad that the next administration isn't racing to announce a decision and being really thoughtful and careful in deciding who they put forth for this important position.

3. Dimple Chaudhary:

   This hard-fought victory means safer water for Flint. For the first time, there will be an enforceable commitment to get the lead pipes out of the ground, the people of Flint are owed at least this much.

4. John Carlos:

   I earned my right to be on that victory stand. No one was out there in the mornings when I was training... I trained to represent this country, to go to the Olympics, based on my commitment to the program and my spiritual belief in God... that 15 minutes of fame( on the podium) I had to do what I feel is the right thing to do.

5. Katherine Schwarzenegger:

   The divorce untangling... it takes, you know, a year, ... The confusion of the simplicity of the act of getting married, which mentally you understand -- OK,Im making a commitment in front of people that I love to be with this person for the rest of my life, that I love -- and then its like, you sign a paper.