Commit - definition, pronunciation, transcription
verb
- give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause (syn: consecrate, dedicate, devote, give)
he was committed to prison
- engage in or perform (syn: practice)
Extra examples
The massacre was committed by the rebel army.
The contract commits the company to finishing the bridge by next fall.
He keeps delaying his decision because he doesn't want to commit himself.
They have not yet committed to a particular course of action.
We'll have you certified and committed.
I commit myself to your care.
The boy was committed to the care of his aunt.
Women commit fewer crimes than men.
Brady committed a series of brutal murders.
He has clearly committed his government to continuing down the path of economic reform.
Meeting them doesn't commit us to anything.
I'd committed myself and there was no turning back.
The banks have committed themselves to boosting profits by slashing costs.
Anna wants to get married, but Bob's not sure he wants to commit.
He has not yet committed to any of the candidates.
Word forms
I/you/we/they: commit
he/she/it: commits
present participle: committing
past tense: committed
past participle: committed
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