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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"All defendants are acquitted of the charges" because their aim was "not to commit criminal acts but to provide humanitarian aid", presiding judge Vassilis Papathanassiou told the court.

From Barron's

“Emergent remains committed to the highest standards of quality, ethics and compliance, and has taken significant action to improve transparency and integrity in all aspects of its operations,” the company said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal

But none have committed and, again, the detail is unclear.

From BBC

However, that might be considered a relatively short period for committed investors looking at rapidly growing companies.

From MarketWatch

Around that time, JPMorgan committed to facilitating $1.5 trillion in investments for companies deemed “critical to national economic security and resiliency” over the next 10 years.

From The Wall Street Journal

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