Definitions

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

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Wilson is committed to Maryland and Dumas to Arkansas.

From Los Angeles Times

The union is consulting its members over potential industrial action over pay, to gauge the appetite before committing to a formal ballot.

From BBC

Durham Police is investigating to see if any criminal offences have been committed.

From BBC

A Newcastle City Council spokesperson said it was "committed to supporting the sector and have been working with partners to create new opportunities for artists and venues across multiple music genres".

From BBC

On the fire alarms, the company said "the majority of recent alarm activations were from resident interference" and said it remains "committed to maintaining the building".

From BBC

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