commitment

/kəmˈɪtmənt/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose
   “a man of energy and commitment”
2. the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
   “his long commitment to public service”
3. an engagement by contract involving financial obligation
   “his business commitments took him to London”
4. a message that makes a pledge
5. the official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital)

Synonyms for commitment

• committedness
• allegiance
• loyalty
• dedication
• committal
• consignment