Meaning
To do something wrong or against the law. "Commit" also means to promise to do something.
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Word origin
From Latin committere, to bring together or hand over.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- committere
- English cognates
- commitment, committee
Grammar
Examples
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"Commit" goes with words like "crime" and "murder".
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The past form is "committed", with two ts.
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"Commit to" means to promise to do something.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 14, lesson 1: commit, local, tape and 7 more words.