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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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For now, Waller said he is watching energy markets closely and isn’t ready to commit to any policy move.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

“It is reprehensible that a state corrections officer can be seduced by greed and manipulated by others to commit such crimes that endanger the public,” Hochman said in the statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Earlier on Monday, the prime minister's official spokesman would not commit to bringing back legislation to complete the process in the next session, due to begin on 13 May.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Once someone has formed an opinion, debunking their belief can backfire, driving them to commit even more strongly to their mistake.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

Those who had meaningful economic and social opportunities were unlikely to commit crimes regardless of the penalty, while those who went to prison were far more likely to commit crimes again in the future.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

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