Commit meaning

What does “commit” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“commit” is a verb with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: perform an act, usually with a negative connotation.

commit

perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
“perpetrate a crime”
“pull a bank robbery”
Synonymsperpetrate pull
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
“She committed herself to the work of God”
“give one's talents to a good cause”
Synonymsgive dedicate consecrate devote
cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution
“After the second episode, she had to be committed”
“he was committed to prison”
Synonymsinstitutionalize institutionalise send charge
confer a trust upon
“The messenger was entrusted with the general's secret”
“I commit my soul to God”
Synonymsentrust intrust trust confide
make an investment
“Put money into bonds”
Synonymsinvest put place
engage in or perform
“practice safe sex”
“commit a random act of kindness”
Synonymspractice

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University