commit

/kəmˈɪt/

/kəˈmɪt/

[verb]

to commit

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

make an investment

synonyms : invest

place

put

antonyms : divest

to be dedicated to a person, cause, policy, etc.

synonyms : consecrate

dedicate

devote

give

to do something that is illegal or wrong

synonyms : perpetrate

pull

to officially order to send a person to prison, psychiatric hospital, etc.

synonyms : charge

institutionalise

institutionalize

send

below average in quality or performance

confer a trust upon

synonyms : confide

entrust

intrust

trust

engage in or perform

synonyms : practice

to state that one is bound to do something specific

Examples

1. The crime was committed in broad daylight.

2. The organization is committed to promoting equality and fairness for every person.

3. They committed themselves to working for animal rights.

4. They have committed to a lifetime of love and partnership by getting married.

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