Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A duty or task that one is required or feels obligated to perform or fulfill.
Responsibility
/rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/Synonyms:
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Examples:
It's my responsibility to feed the dog.She feels a strong responsibility for her team.
Etymology:
Derived from the Latin responsus, the past participle of respondere, meaning to respond. It entered the English language around the mid-16th century, pertaining to moral accountability.
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