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commitments

/kəˈmɪtmənts/ /kəˈmɪʔmənts/

Meanings
noun
The act or an instance of committing, putting in charge, keeping, or trust, especially:

Examples :

"She juggled her work commitments, family commitments, and volunteer commitments with admirable skill. "
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Related Words

Illustration intellectually

intellectually adverb

/ˌɪntəˈlɛktʃuəli/ /ˌɪntəlˈɛktʃuəli/

In an intellectual manner.

"My sister approached the problem intellectually, considering all the angles and possible solutions before making a decision. "

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investigation noun

/ɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃən/

The act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research, especially patient or thorough inquiry or examination

"Despite thorough investigation, the perpetrator of the attacks remains unknown."

Illustration admirable

admirable adjective

/ˈæd.məɹ.ə.bəl/

Deserving of the highest esteem or admiration.

"Her tireless dedication to helping the homeless is admirable. "

Illustration bankruptcy

bankruptcy noun

/ˈbæŋkɹʌptsɪ/

A legally declared or recognized condition of insolvency of a person or organization.

"The failing bakery declared bankruptcy after several years of declining sales. "

Illustration accountant

accountant noun

/ə.ˈkæʊn.(t)ən̩(t)/

One who renders account; one accountable.

"The accountant carefully reviewed the family's spending to ensure they were accountable for their budget. "

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institution noun

/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/

A custom or practice of a society or community.

"Greeting each other with a handshake is a common institution in many Western cultures. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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psychiatric adjective

/ˌsaɪ.ki.ˈæt.ɹɪk/

Of, or relating to, psychiatry.

"The school counselor's expertise in psychiatric care helped the student through a difficult time. "

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volunteer noun

/vɒl.ənˈtɪə/ /vɑl.ənˈtɪɹ/

One who enters into, or offers for, any service of his/her own free will, especially when done without pay.

"The volunteer helped organize the school's annual fundraising bake sale. "

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committing verb

/kəˈmɪtɪŋ/

To give in trust; to put into charge or keeping; to entrust; to consign; used with to or formerly unto.

"She is committing her child to the care of a trusted babysitter for the evening. "

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emotionally adverb

/iˈmoʊʃənəli/ /ɪˈməʊʃənli/

In an emotional manner; displaying emotion.

"The student spoke emotionally about her disappointment in the test results. "

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agreement noun

/əˈɡɹiːmənt/

An understanding between entities to follow a specific course of conduct.

"to enter an agreement;  the UK and US negotiators nearing agreement;  he nodded his agreement."