CEFR B1

commit

verb

Meaning

To pledge or bind oneself to a course of action, a belief, or a person.

Examples

He promised to commit to the project and see it through to the end.
They are not ready to commit to marriage yet.

Synonyms: pledge, dedicate, devote, entrust

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commit (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /kəˈmɪt/

Definition

To pledge or bind oneself to a course of action, a belief, or a person.

Examples

He promised to commit to the project and see it through to the end.
They are not ready to commit to marriage yet.
I want to commit to a healthier lifestyle starting today.

How to Use commit

commit to (prepositional phrase): To dedicate oneself or bind oneself to a particular course of action, belief, or person. — "The company is committed to providing excellent customer service."
commit to memory (idiom): To learn something so well that you can remember it perfectly. — "He struggled to commit the long speech to memory before the presentation."
commit a crime (collocation): To perform an illegal act. — "The police are investigating who might commit such a crime."
commit suicide (collocation): To kill oneself intentionally. — "It is important to seek help if you are considering to commit suicide."

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