Meaning of 'commit'

verb

to give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

Example: "I committed myself to the charity with a large donation of time and money."

Synonyms: consecrate

verb

to make an investment

Synonyms: put

verb

to cause to be admitted

Example: "My neighbor was committed to a hospital to deal with some mental health issues."

Synonyms: charge

verb

to confer a trust upon

Synonyms: trust

verb

to engage in or perform

Synonyms: practice

verb

to perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

Synonyms: pull