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Meaning of the word commit in English

What does commit mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

commit

US /kəˈmɪt/
UK /kəˈmɪt/
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Verb

1.

to do something illegal or bad

Example:
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He was arrested for attempting to commit fraud.
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It's a serious crime to commit perjury.
Synonym:
perpetrateperformexecutecarry outdo
2.

to pledge or bind (a person or an organization) to a certain course or policy

Example:
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The company is trying to commit to more sustainable practices.
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Are you willing to commit to this long-term project?
Synonym:
pledgededicatedevotebindobligate
3.

to send (a person) to an institution, especially a mental health facility or prison

Example:
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The court decided to commit him to a psychiatric hospital.
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He was committed to prison for his crimes.
Synonym:
institutionalizehospitalizeimprisonincarcerate
4.

to give (money, time, or resources) to a cause, activity, or person

Example:
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They decided to commit a large sum of money to the charity.
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She commits a lot of her time to volunteering.
Synonym:
allocatedevoteassigncontributegive
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Related Word:
commitmentcommitted