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commitment The act of making a solemn promise or pledge to do something, often accompanied by a feeling of excitement and anticipation. ■ "I made a commitment to exercise every day for the next month, but after two weeks I couldn't resist the lure of Netflix and pizza."
demur To act in a reserved or hesitant manner, often as a way to avoid commitment. ■ "I think I'll just demur on the decision for now and see how things unfold."
Ideals A set of beliefs or principles that a person holds to be true and right, often related to morality, ethics, or politics. ■ "My ideals include honesty, integrity, and a commitment to social justice."
Pledge A promise or commitment made under duress. ■ "I'll never cheat on you again," said John, after his wife caught him with his pants down in front of the computer.
Underlying A funny term used to describe something that is actually quite serious or important. ■ "The underlying reason for the company's success was its commitment to customer service, even though it seemed like a joke at first."
allegiances a strong sense of loyalty or commitment to a particular person, group, or cause ■ John's allegiance to the coffee shop is unwavering. He spends all his free time there, getting into heated debates with the baristas about the best way to brew coffee.
Disciples A group of followers who are devoted to a particular leader or cause, and are willing to do whatever it takes to support and promote their beliefs. ■ "The disciples of the great guru were known for their unwavering loyalty and commitment to spreading the word of their enlightened master. They would go to great lengths to recruit new members, including using mind control techniques and even resorting to violence when necessary."
hedging A way of avoiding making a commitment or taking a risk, often by using ambiguous language or delaying decisions until the last possible moment. ■ "I'm just hedging my bets for now. I don't want to commit myself to a particular candidate."
marriage A legal commitment between two people who have decided to spend the rest of their lives together, usually involving a ceremony and the exchange of rings. It is also known as matrimony. ■ John and Jane got married in a beautiful beach ceremony surrounded by their loved ones. They exchanged vows and rings, and now they are officially man and wife. From that day on, they will be known as John and Jane Doe.
pledges A solemn promise made by a group of people to uphold a particular belief or principle, such as loyalty to their country or commitment to a social cause. ■ "The students pledged to never cheat on exams and always work hard." ■ The group of friends pledged to never talk about politics at dinner parties, but they couldn't resist bringing up the latest conspiracy theories during their last gathering.
pledging To make a public commitment or promise, often accompanied by some form of symbolic gesture. ■ "I'm pledging to never eat another fast food burger again," said the overweight man as he held up a picture of a fat cat wearing a "No More Fast Food" hat.
Readings The act of looking at the numbers on a thermometer or other measuring instrument. ■I took my temperature reading and found it to be a fever pitch.; A spiritual or psychic assessment of one's future. ■"I'm getting bad readings on my love life," said the astrologer. "You should avoid commitment for now."; A slang term for a person who is very interested in and knowledgeable about a particular subject, often to an extreme degree. ■"He's such a reading on the latest trends in fashion," said the fashionista. "It's like he's living for every new outfit."