commit

[ kuh-mit ]

/ kəˈmɪt /

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verb (used with object), com·mit·ted, com·mit·ting.

to give in trust or charge; consign.

to consign for preservation: to commit ideas to writing; to commit a poem to memory.

to pledge (oneself) to a position on an issue or question; express (one's intention, feeling, etc.): Asked if he was a candidate, he refused to commit himself.

to bind or obligate, as by pledge or assurance; pledge: to commit oneself to a promise; to be committed to a course of action.

to entrust, especially for safekeeping; commend: to commit one's soul to God.

to do; perform; perpetrate: to commit murder; to commit an error.

to consign to custody: to commit a delinquent to a reformatory.

to place in a mental institution or hospital by or as if by legal authority: He was committed on the certificate of two psychiatrists.

to deliver for treatment, disposal, etc.; relegate: to commit a manuscript to the flames.

to send into a battle: The commander has committed all his troops to the front lines.

Parliamentary Procedure. to refer (a bill or the like) to a committee for consideration.

verb (used without object), com·mit·ted, com·mit·ting.

to pledge or engage oneself: an athlete who commits to the highest standards.

Origin of commit

1350–1400; Middle English committen (< Anglo-French committer) < Latin committere, equivalent to com- com- + mittere to send, give over

SYNONYMS FOR commit

6 carry out, effect, execute.

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OTHER WORDS FROM commit

com·mit·ta·ble, adjective com·mit·ter, noun non·com·mit·ted, adjective pre·com·mit, verb (used with object), pre·com·mit·ted, pre·com·mit·ting.

self-com·mit·ting, adjective un·com·mit, verb, un·com·mit·ted, un·com·mit·ting. un·com·mit·ting, adjective well-com·mit·ted, adjective

Words nearby commit

commissural cheilitis, commissural fiber, commissure, commissure of cerebral hemispheres, commissurotomy, commit, commit to memory, commitment, commitment ceremony, commitment fee, committal

Example sentences from the Web for commit

“What some people fail to realize is that it is not just fraternities that commit sexual assault,” he suggests.

Fraternities in a Post-UVA World |Samantha Allen |December 12, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Seevakumaran uploaded six videos to YouTube on March 17, just hours before he would threaten his roommate and commit suicide.

School Shooters Love This Pickup Artist Website |Brandy Zadrozny |December 5, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Third, Republicans should commit to compassion in action rather than compassion in appearance.

How a GOP Senate Can Help the Poor |Veronique de Rugy |November 23, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Voters fill out their name, address, phone number and sign a pledge that they will “commit to vote.”

The Democrats’ Simple Midterm Weapon |Ben Jacobs |November 4, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

His out-of-office message appeared to suggest that Jutting had planned to commit suicide, but he apparently changed his mind.

Hong Kong’s High-Flying British Psycho Killer Suspect |Nico Hines, Tom Sykes |November 3, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
But I see that thou art wont to commit thy understanding to the custody of thy wife.

'Midst the Wild Carpathians |Mr Jkai
The very most scandalous crime one could commit at St. Ursula's was to go out of bounds without permission.

Just Patty |Jean Webster
The instigation of one of the parties by the other to commit adultery or other crimes.

Marriage and Divorce Laws of the World |Hyacinthe Ringrose
Just so many days, then, as you commit this ill, of so many days' sin are you going to be guilty.

Writings in Connection with the Donatist Controversy |Aurelius Augustine
There are people who can be wise within a certain margin, but beyond that commit great imprudences.

The Eustace Diamonds |Anthony Trollope

British Dictionary definitions for commit

commit

/ (kəˈmɪt) /

verb -mits, -mitting or -mitted (tr)

to hand over, as for safekeeping; charge; entrust to commit a child to the care of its aunt

commit to memory to learn by heart; memorize

to confine officially or take into custody to commit someone to prison

(usually passive) to pledge or align (oneself), as to a particular cause, action, or attitude a committed radical

to order (forces) into action

to perform (a crime, error, etc); do; perpetrate

to surrender, esp for destruction she committed the letter to the fire

to refer (a bill, etc) to a committee of a legislature

Derived forms of commit

committable, adjective committer, noun

Word Origin for commit

C14: from Latin committere to join, from com- together + mittere to put, send

Medical definitions for commit

commit

[ kə-mĭt′ ]

v.

To place officially in confinement or custody, as in a mental health facility.

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commit

verb (used with object), com·mit·ted, com·mit·ting.

verb (used without object), com·mit·ted, com·mit·ting.

Origin of commit

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British Dictionary definitions for commit

verb -mits, -mitting or -mitted (tr)

Derived forms of commit

Word Origin for commit

Medical definitions for commit

v.

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commit

verb (used with object), com·mit·ted, com·mit·ting.

verb (used without object), com·mit·ted, com·mit·ting.

Origin of commit

SYNONYMS FOR commit

OTHER WORDS FROM commit

Words nearby commit

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verb -mits, -mitting or -mitted (tr)

Derived forms of commit

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