perform an act, usually with a negative connotation; perpetrate a crime; pull a bank robbery
[ Syn: perpetrate , pull ]
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 ]
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 ]
confer a trust upon; The messenger was entrusted with the generals secret; I commit my soul to God
make an investment; Put money into bonds
engage in or perform; practice safe sex; commit a random act of kindness
[ Syn: practice ]