verbπShareTo give in trust; to put into charge or keeping; to entrust; to consign; used with to or formerly unto."She is committing her child to the care of a trusted babysitter for the evening. "actionbusinessfinancelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put in charge of a jailer; to imprison."The judge was committing the thief to the county jail after the guilty verdict. "lawpolicegovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have (a person) enter an establishment, such as a hospital or asylum, as a patient."Tony should be committed to a nuthouse!"medicinelaworganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo do (something bad); to perpetrate, as a crime, sin, or fault."to commit a series of heinous crimes"actionmoralguiltlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo join a contest; to match; followed by with."Our team is committing with the rival school in the upcoming debate competition. "actionsportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pledge or bind; to compromise, expose, or endanger by some decisive act or preliminary step. (Traditionally used only reflexively but now also without oneself etc.)"to commit oneself to a certain action"actionmorallawpoliticsbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a set of changes permanent."After carefully reviewing his essay, Mark is committing the final version to paper by printing it out. "computingtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(Latinism) To confound."The confusing instructions on the assignment were committing the students to hours of fruitless work. "languagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo commit an offence; especially, to fornicate."The news reported the politician was accused of committing adultery. "lawsexmoralreligionsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be committed or perpetrated; to take place; to occur."The crime of stealing the car was committing yesterday evening. "actioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act by which something is committed."The committing of fraud can have serious legal consequences. "actionlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading