commit

[kuh-mit] / kəˈmɪt /

VERB

perform an action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

act carry out do execute perpetrate violate

STRONG

accomplish achieve complete contravene effectuate enact offend pull scandalize sin transgress trespass wreak

WEAK

go for broke go in for go out for pull off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abstain fail idle leave miss neglect stop

STRONG

behave compliment give up obey

WEAK

cease desist end keep keep from loaf rest wait

VERB

deliver, entrust

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allocate charge engage give hold invest offer promise send

STRONG

allot apportion authorize commend commission confide consign convey delegate deliver deposit depute deputize destine dispatch employ empower ice imprison institutionalize intrust move ordain relegate remove shift submit transfer vest

WEAK

confer trust depend upon give to do grant authority hand over leave to make responsible for put away put in the hands of rely upon turn over to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cancel keep let go refuse release take withhold

STRONG

conceal deny disallow disapprove dissuade fix hide reject remain retain retract stay

WEAK

cease desist end idle keep from loaf rest stop wait

Example Sentences

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Chris Walters, Ofwat's interim CEO, said the organisation would support work to develop a new regulatory body and "remain committed to the delivery of our core functions" in the meantime.

From BBC

Legislatures in several states are now considering bills that would allow lawsuits under state law that seek to hold federal officials, including agents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, liable for committing civil-rights abuses.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company said it subsequently provided information requested in the letter and that it was committed to working with the FDA to progress the application as quickly as possible.

From The Wall Street Journal

Retired Metropolitan Police detective Hamish Brown also believes Wright may have committed further crimes.

From BBC

“We are committed to improving road safety, both for our riders and all those with whom we share the road,” Waymo said in a statement last week about the accident.

From Los Angeles Times

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