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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Lam said he was committed to working with the US and the international community to make "positive contributions" toward Middle East peace, state media said last month.

From Barron's

On Sunday, Jeri told Peruvian TV: "I have not committed any crime."

From Barron's

They added ministers were committed to "maximising opportunities for economic growth, embedding a strategic approach to tax and reforming our public services".

From BBC

"The BCA is committed to thorough, independent and transparent investigations of these incidents, even if hampered by a lack of access to key information and evidence," it said in a statement.

From BBC

The Australian government has repeatedly said it would not repatriate people from Syria and said those who returned who had committed crimes would be "met with the full force of the law".

From BBC

commit

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