Commit — synonyms, definition

1. commit (Verb)

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commit (Verb) — Perform an act, usually with a negative connotation. ex. "commit a crime"

commit (Verb) — Use entirely for a specific person, activity, or cause. ex. "She committed herself to the work of God"

commit (Verb) — Cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution. ex. "After the second episode, she had to be committed" ex. "he was committed to prison"

commit (Verb) — Confer a trust upon. ex. "I commit my soul to God"

commit (Verb) — Make an investment. ex. "commit money into bonds"

commit (Verb) — Engage in or perform. ex. "commit a random act of kindness"

commit (Verb) — (computer science) make permanent changes to a database.

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