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We have a responsibility

🇬🇧 UK //wiː hæv ə rɪˌspɒnsɪˈbɪləti// 🇺🇸 US //wi hæv ə rɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪti//

Meaning of We have a responsibility

An obligation or duty that someone must fulfill.

In simple words: It is our duty to do something.

We have a responsibility in a sentence

• As citizens, we have a responsibility to vote.
• In this project, we have a responsibility to meet deadlines.
• Parents often feel that they have a responsibility to care for their children.
• We have a responsibility towards the environment.

How to use We have a responsibility

This phrase is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts when discussing duties or obligations. Avoid slang contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of 'we' like a team carrying a shared 'responsibility' like a heavy load together.

Related words

Collocations with We have a responsibility

• have a duty
• take responsibility
• share responsibility

Synonyms for We have a responsibility

• duty
• obligation
• accountability
• commitment

Opposites of We have a responsibility

• irresponsibility
• carelessness

Common mistakes with We have a responsibility

• Using 'responsibilities' in place of 'responsibility' when referring to a single obligation.
• Misplacing emphasis, leading to misunderstanding of the duty.
• Using 'have' incorrectly, e.g., 'we are responsibility' instead of 'we have a responsibility'.

Frequently asked questions about We have a responsibility

What does We have a responsibility mean?

It is our duty to do something.

What is the definition of We have a responsibility?

An obligation or duty that someone must fulfill.

How do you use We have a responsibility in a sentence?

As citizens, we have a responsibility to vote.

Can you give another example of We have a responsibility?

In this project, we have a responsibility to meet deadlines.

What are synonyms for We have a responsibility?

Common alternatives include duty, obligation, accountability, commitment.

What is the opposite of We have a responsibility?

Opposite meanings include irresponsibility, carelessness.

What words go with We have a responsibility?

It commonly pairs with have a duty, take responsibility, share responsibility.

What are common mistakes when using We have a responsibility?

Using 'responsibilities' in place of 'responsibility' when referring to a single obligation. Misplacing emphasis, leading to misunderstanding of the duty. Using 'have' incorrectly, e.g., 'we are responsibility' instead of 'we have a responsibility'.

How do you pronounce We have a responsibility?

US: //wi hæv ə rɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪti//, UK: //wiː hæv ə rɪˌspɒnsɪˈbɪləti//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use We have a responsibility?

This phrase is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts when discussing duties or obligations. Avoid slang contexts.