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Angliholic Posted 17 years ago
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Have committed to donating $100 million to charity

Through this umbrella program, the NBA, its teams and players have committed to donating $100 million to charity in a variety of ways. NBA Cares works with internationally recognized programs that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes.

Hi,

Does "committed to" in the above mean "dedicated to" or something else?

Besides, is it right to interpret "causes" as "actions" and "efforts?" Thanks.
  

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Hi, Through this umbrella program, the NBA, its teams and players have committed to donating $100 million to charity in a variety of ways. NBA Cares works with internationally recognized programs that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes . Does "committed to" in the above mean "dedicated to" or something else?

— Clive

  • Hi, Through this umbrella program, the NBA, its teams and players have committed to donating $100 million to charity in a variety of ways.
  • NBA Cares works with internationally recognized programs that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes .
  • Does "committed to" in the above mean "dedicated to" or something else?
  • Yes, but also with a strong element of 'promised to'.
  • " Thanks.
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Hi,

Through this umbrella program, the NBA, its teams and players have committed to donating $100 million to charity in a variety of ways. NBA Cares works with internationally recognized programs that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes.

Does "committed to" in the above mean "dedicated to" or something else? Yes, but also wit
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