/kompɾomeˈteɾ/
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Translation
to compromise, to jeopardise
Word origin
From Latin compromittere ('to make a mutual promise'), from com- ('together') and promittere ('to promise'). English 'compromise' comes from the same source.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- compromittere
- English cognates
- compromise, promise
Grammar
Verb type-er regular
Examples
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I do not want to jeopardise the safety of the team.
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That mistake can compromise the whole project.
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My sister is going to get engaged to her boyfriend in the summer.
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I commit to finishing the work before Friday.
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