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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Harrison did not fully commit to running until he was about 26 and was forced to give up football following three knee operations.

From BBC

Then on Jan. 24, China’s Defense Ministry said Zhang was under investigation for allegedly committing severe violations of party discipline and state laws.

From The Wall Street Journal

Why might Lawson be choosing to make this move now, committing herself to rainy days in the Bake Off tent and tasting 12 near-identical Garibaldi biscuits?

From BBC

Not before Kieran Trippier played the cross or at the moment the Villa player raised his arms and committed the handball.

From BBC

“We are committed to fully supporting law enforcement in their investigation.”

From The Wall Street Journal

commit

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