commit
/kəˈmɪt/
com · mit
kə · ˈmɪt
English Definition
v. to carry out or do
Significado en Español
comprometerse, cometer
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cam kết, phạm (tội)
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Example Sentence
He committed himself to finishing the project.
他致力于完成这个项目。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “commit”:
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A
abandon
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B
execute
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C
forsake
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D
neglect
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B — execute.
“commit” means v. to carry out or do
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The stern judge warned him never to ______ such a crime ever again.
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A
prevent
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B
commit
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C
avoid
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D
stop
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B — commit.
“commit” means v. to carry out or do
Common questions about “commit”
What does “commit” mean?
commit — v. to carry out or do. In Chinese: 承诺，犯（错）.
How do you pronounce “commit”?
commit is pronounced /kəˈmɪt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: com · mit.
How do you use “commit” in a sentence?
He committed himself to finishing the project. (他致力于完成这个项目。)
What are synonyms for “commit”?
perform, pledge, dedicate — all close in meaning to commit (v. to carry out or do).
Is “commit” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. commit appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
