English to English verb
1 |
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation | Example:
• perpetrate a crime • pull a bank robbery
source: wordnet30
2 |
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause | Example:
• She committed herself to the work of God • give one's talents to a good cause • consecrate your life to the church
source: wordnet30
3 |
cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution | Example:
• After the second episode, she had to be committed • he was committed to prison
source: wordnet30 Example:
• The messenger was entrusted with the general's secret • I commit my soul to God
source: wordnet30 Example:
• Put money into bonds
source: wordnet30 Example:
• practice safe sex • commit a random act of kindness
source: wordnet30
7 |
To give in trust; to put into charge or keeping; to intrust; to consign; -- used with to, unto. | source: webster1913
8 |
To sin; esp., to be incontinent. | source: webster1913
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