vverb.socialperform an act, usually with a negative connotationSynset:perpetrate pull
Examples:- perpetrate a crime
- pull a bank robbery
Derivationally Related Form:perpetrationpullcommittalperpetratorcommission
Hypernyms:act move
Inherited Hypernyms:perpetrateact
Direct Hyponyms:makerecommit
Full Troponyms:makerecommit
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | They --- him to write the letter (apply to: commit)
vverb.communicationgive entirely to a specific person, activity, or causeSynset:consecrate dedicate devote give
Examples:- She committed herself to the work of God
- give one's talents to a good cause
- consecrate your life to the church
Derivationally Related Form:commitmentdedicationdevotiondevoteeconsecration
Hypernyms:apply employ use utilise utilize
Inherited Hypernyms:giveuse
Direct Hyponyms:applyconsecraterededicatevow
Full Troponyms:applyrededicatevow
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s somebody to INFINITIVE | Somebody ---s somebody something | Somebody ---s something to somebody
vverb.possessioncause to be admitted; of persons to an institutionSynset:charge institutionalise institutionalize send
Examples:- After the second episode, she had to be committed
- he was committed to prison
Derivationally Related Form:institutioncommitmentcommittal
Hypernyms:transfer
Inherited Hypernyms:committransfermove
Direct Hyponyms:hospitalisehospitalize
Full Troponyms:hospitalize
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s somebody PP
vverb.possessionconfer a trust uponSynset:confide entrust intrust trust
Examples:- The messenger was entrusted with the general's secret
- I commit my soul to God
Derivationally Related Form:trustconfidencecommitteetrustee
Hypernyms:give hand pass pass on reach turn over
Inherited Hypernyms:entrustpasstransfer
Direct Hyponyms:chargecommendconsignobligaterecommit
Full Troponyms:checkcollateralizecommendconsigngivehypothecateobligatepawnpledgerecommit
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something to somebody | They --- him to write the letter (apply to: intrust, entrust)
vverb.possessionmake an investmentSynset:invest place put
Antonyms:divest
Derivationally Related Form:commitmentinvestmentinvestorinvesting
Hypernyms:drop expend spend
Inherited Hypernyms:investspendpaygivetransfer
Direct Hyponyms:buy intofundjobroll overshelterspeculatetie up
Full Troponyms:bullbuy intofundroll overshelterspeculatetie up
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s something PP
vverb.socialengage in or performSynset:practice
Examples:- practice safe sex
- commit a random act of kindness
Hypernyms:engage prosecute pursue
Inherited Hypernyms:commitprosecuteact
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something