Dedication
Dedication noun - Adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty.
Obligation and dedication are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Obligation" instead a noun "Dedication".
Obligation
Obligation noun - Something one must do because of prior agreement.
Dedication and obligation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dedication" instead a noun "Obligation".
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Obligation and Dedication. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/dedication/obligation
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