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Meanings of commitment in English

Portuguese
dedicação
Catalan
entrega
Spanish
compromiso

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

dedicação
Catalan
reclusió

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

reclusió
Portuguese
engajamento

The trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose.

engajamento
Spanish
empeño
Catalan
compromís

Intellectual or emotional state of being bound to complete or accomplish some task or goal.

empeño
Synonyms
Examples for "intention"
Examples for "intention"
1
I have made my view absolutely clear and my intention absolutely clear.
Radio NZ
2
It made clear Mr Shorten's intention, and no doubt influenced the vote.
News.com.au
3
Because, despite my best intention, the pain in my words rang clear.
Antiphon
4
He said the intention was to show people the reality of war.
Radio NZ
5
It comes after the Government stated its intention to reform the legislation.
Radio NZ
Usage of commitment in English
1
He had expressed a strong commitment to Europe and the euro area.
Independent.ie
2
It requires patience, resources and a culture of commitment to public health.
The Guardian
3
He said the new government made a commitment to tackling child poverty.
Radio NZ
4
He said that all parties had given a commitment on the issue.
The Irish Times
5
However, he reiterated Moscow's commitment to continue dialogue with the United States.
Reuters
6
Resources and infrastructure, we need political commitment and we need the creativity.
Reuters
7
Moreover, it calls on governments to respect their commitment to press freedom.
The South African
8
Government applauds first time voters for their commitment to the country's democracy.
The South African
9
Farmers want leadership from government and a real commitment to pollution cuts.
Radio NZ
10
All right, so there's no question about your commitment to this family.
Table for five
11
However, I'm not seeking a commitment, only your interest at this point.
The bourne ultimatum
12
This reflects the EPA's commitment to protecting human health and environmental safety.
Radio NZ
13
It has commitment from more than 100 companies to set new goals.
The Guardian
14
Poorer nations want Kyoto extended into a second commitment period from 2013.
Reuters
15
It was really solidifying the commitment we made a long time ago.
Ebony
16
The future that we want has commitment and action, not just promises.
The Guardian
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Translations for commitment
Commitment through the time
Commitment across language varieties
Ireland
Common
South Africa
Common
New Zealand
Common
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