Translation
commitment, undertaking, pledge
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Word origin
From engager ('to bind, to pledge'), built on gage ('pledge, security'), a word of Frankish origin. English 'engagement' was borrowed straight from French.
- Origin
- French
- Root
- engager
- English cognates
- engagement, engage, wage
Grammar
Examples
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He made a clear commitment in front of everyone.
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The government's pledges are not being kept.
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Her commitment to the project is total.
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This commitment lasts three years.
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She refuses any long-term commitment.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 32, lesson 1: engagement, bonté, cristal and 7 more words.