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commitment

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/kəˈmɪt.mənt/ · com-mit-ment

A promise or firm decision to do something.

Meanings

nounformal

A promise or firm decision to do something.

کسی چیز کرنے کا عہد یا پختہ فیصلہ۔

عہد باندھنا

ahd bandhna

Formal: عہد

Synonyms

dedicationdevotionobligationڈیڈیکیشناصلاحذمہ داری

Antonyms

indifferenceneglectabandonmentبے پرواہیغفلتترک کرنا

Common Collocations

  • commitment to a cause
  • long-term commitment
  • personal commitment

Example Sentences

His commitment to his work is commendable.

اس کی کام کے لیے عزم قابل تعریف ہے۔

Us ki kaam ke liye azm qabil tareef hai.

She showed great commitment in completing the project.

اس نے منصوبہ مکمل کرنے میں بڑی محنت دکھائی۔

Us ne mansooba mukammal karne mein bari mehnat dikhai.

Their commitment to sustainability impressed everyone.

ان کا پائیداری کے لیے عہد نے سب کو متاثر کیا۔

Un ka paidari ke liye ahd ne sab ko mutasir kiya.

Easily Confused With

compromise:Commitment refers to a firm decision or promise, while compromise refers to an agreement that resolves differences by mutual concessions.

Word Family

commit
verbعہد کرنا
committed
adjectiveمکمنع

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Commit to your goals like a strong bridge holds weight.

Picture a person binding themselves to a large stone with a rope, symbolizing their commitment.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

عہد وفا کیجیے، دل کی بات سنیے، زندگی خوشحال ہو، جزا اسی میں رہیے۔

Ahd wafa keejiye, dil ki baat suniye, Zindagi khushhaal ho, jazaa isi mein rahiye.

Make a promise of fidelity, listen to the heart's call, Life will prosper, its reward lies in this for all.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

عہد وفا کا پھل میٹھا ہوتا ہے۔

Ahd wafa ka phal meetha hota hai.

The fruit of a promise of fidelity is sweet.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "committere" — to unite, join, or commit

First known use: 15th century

The word has evolved from the Latin term 'committere', which means to bring together or join. It entered English during the late Middle Ages.