commit (v.)

  1. perform an act, usually with a negative connotation; perpetrate a crime; pull a bank robbery

    [ Syn: perpetrate , pull ]

  2. give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; She committed herself to the work of God; give ones talents to a good cause; consecrate your life to the church

    [ Syn: give , dedicate , consecrate , devote ]

  3. cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution; After the second episode, she had to be committed; he was committed to prison

    [ Syn: institutionalize , institutionalise , send , charge ]

  4. confer a trust upon; The messenger was entrusted with the generals secret; I commit my soul to God

    [ Syn: entrust , intrust , trust , confide ]

  5. make an investment; Put money into bonds

    [ Syn: invest , put , place ]

  6. engage in or perform; practice safe sex; commit a random act of kindness

    [ Syn: practice ]

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