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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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A $5 billion investment from Nvidia had raised hopes of a major chip-manufacturing deal but so far there has been no indication that the AI chip leader will commit to using Intel’s foundry.

From Barron's • 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

The payments cover the extra cost of employing American crew and, in return, companies commit to making their ships available to the government during wars or national emergencies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

From the ownership and club's perspective, extending Arteta's deal is what they want - and the manager is also keen to commit.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

I am supposed to commit to recovery like a nun pledging body and soul in a convent.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson

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