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commitments


Meanings
  • noun

    The act of making a formal pledge or promise to do something or to fulfill an obligation.

    - "The signing of the peace treaty marked the end of the war and the commitments made by both sides."
    - "He failed to honor his commitments to his family and friends."
  • noun

    A scheduled or recurring duty or task.

    - "The doctor's appointments filled up her calendar for the next month."
    - "My weekly commitments include grocery shopping and laundry."

Synonyms

allegiance , charge , committal , consignment , dedication , devoir , duty , engagement , guarantee , liability , loyalty , must , need , oath , obligation , ought , pledge , promise , responsibility , undertaking , vow , word
Rhymes
Words rhyming with commitments
committees , commissions , dedications
Variants
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commitment , commitments , pre-commitment , pre-commitments , precommitment , precommitments
Forms
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commit, committed, committing


Etymology
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From Old French 'committer,' meaning 'to entrust,' from 'com-' (together) and 'mitter' (to send).


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that in medieval Europe, couples would exchange 'love tokens' as a sign of their commitment to each other? These tokens could be anything from a piece of jewelry to a lock of hair.

  2. The longest marriage on record belongs to a couple who were married for 86 years and 9 months!

  3. In ancient Rome, couples would exchange rings as a symbol of their commitment to each other. The ring was worn on the fourth finger of the left hand, which was believed to have a vein that led directly to the heart.


Related Concepts
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  1. Obligations: Commitments are often synonymous with obligations, as they both involve making a promise to do or provide something.

  2. Contracts: Commitments are often formalized in contracts, which outline the terms and conditions of the promise.

  3. Responsibilities: Commitments involve taking on responsibilities and fulfilling obligations to others.


Quotes
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  1. … I actually finished writing two more episodes of the tale before other "commitments" forced me to shelve it.

    - Stephen King,{it}Entertainment Weekly{/it},2 Aug. 1991
  2. In their mission statement, the editors bragged of their firm "commitment" to equality and social justice, but their philosophy didn't prevent them from summoning Lindsey to perform all their menial tasks.

    - Kim Wong Keltner,{it}The Dim Sum Of All Things{/it},2004
  3. His "commitment" to a blue-water navy expressed his determination to project power.

    - George F. Will,{it}Newsweek{/it},22 Nov. 1982
  4. His "commitment" to both his professions is admirable: currently a professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine, he also holds an M.F.A. from the Iowa Writers' Workshop.

    - Erica Wagner,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},8 Feb. 2009

Culture
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Commitments have been a significant theme in literature, particularly in novels and short stories that explore relationships and personal growth. For example, in the novel 'Love in the Time of Cholera,' the protagonist spends his entire life waiting for the woman he loves to fulfill his commitment to her. In art, commitments are often depicted as bonds or connections between people or objects. For example, in the painting 'The Bond of Friendship' by Jean-Francois Millet, two friends hold hands to symbolize their commitment to each other.

How to Memorize "commitments"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a series of interconnected promises or pledges, like a chain. Each link in the chain represents a commitment made by someone to someone else. Visualize yourself as a link in this chain, and imagine the importance of fulfilling your commitments to keep the chain strong.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'commitments' with the idea of a promise or a pledge. Think about the feeling of making a commitment to someone or something, and the sense of responsibility that comes with it.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'C-O-M-M-I-T-M-E-N-T-S' to remember the definition: 'Commitments are Obligations Made in Time, Expressing Mutual Trust and Expectation.'


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