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Prepositions with nouns

Which preposition goes with “commitment”?

The most common pattern is commitment to someone, a goal, or an activity. Other prepositions may appear in specific contexts, but commitment of is uncommon as a direct pattern.

Quick answer

Commitment usually takes “to”

Use commitment to for loyalty, dedication, or a promise toward a person, cause, plan, or action. Commitment for and commitment with are uncommon as direct combinations. Commitment in can describe the area where commitment is shown, and commitment of usually refers to the commitment made by someone.

Her commitment to public service impressed everyone.
The company showed strong commitment to safety standards.
They admired his commitment in difficult situations.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
commitment to + goal/person/activity

Showing dedication or loyalty

Use commitment to when someone is devoted to a cause, relationship, task, or principle.

Their commitment to quality never changed.
He demonstrated real commitment to his family.
2
commitment to + doing something

Promising to continue an action

Use commitment to followed by a gerund to describe dedication to an activity.

Her commitment to improving customer service was clear.
We value your commitment to learning new skills.
3
commitment for + purpose

Referring to an intended use or allocation

Commitment for is possible in formal or business contexts when talking about resources or arrangements for a purpose, but it is less common than commitment to.

The budget includes a commitment for future infrastructure projects.
4
commitment in + area/context

Showing dedication within a field or situation

Use commitment in when the prepositional phrase refers to the area where commitment is displayed rather than the object of dedication.

She showed remarkable commitment in times of crisis.
Their commitment in community work earned respect.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
commitment to
His commitment to education is well known.
The standard pattern for dedication, loyalty, or obligation.
commitment with
They discussed a long-term commitment with the supplier.
With introduces the other party in the situation, not the noun commitment itself.
commitment for
The agreement includes a financial commitment for research.
Used mainly for purpose or allocation in formal contexts.
commitment in
Her commitment in difficult negotiations helped the team.
In introduces the situation or field where commitment is shown.
commitment of
The commitment of the volunteers made the event successful.
Of identifies who has or makes the commitment rather than the object of dedication.

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using “commitment with” for dedication

Use commitment to when talking about devotion or loyalty.

✕ Her commitment with the project was obvious. ✓ Her commitment to the project was obvious.

Confusing “in” and “to”

Use to for the object of dedication. Use in for the context where commitment appears.

✕ His commitment in environmental protection is admirable. ✓ His commitment to environmental protection is admirable.

Using “of” instead of “to”

Commitment of usually refers to the person making the commitment, not the goal.

✕ Their commitment of customer satisfaction is impressive. ✓ Their commitment to customer satisfaction is impressive.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. She showed strong commitment ___ the team.
2. The contract included a financial commitment ___ training programs.
3. His commitment ___ difficult situations impressed his colleagues.

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Frequently asked questions

Is “commitment to” the most common pattern?

Yes. Commitment to is the standard way to express dedication, loyalty, or obligation.

Can I say “commitment with”?

Usually no for direct dedication. With normally introduces another participant in the situation, not the noun pattern itself.

When is “commitment in” correct?

Use commitment in when talking about the area, field, or situation where commitment is demonstrated.

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