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COMMITTING

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There are 9 meanings of the word Committing.

How to pronounce committing:

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Committing - as a verb

Perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

Example: "Perpetrate a crime"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
perpetrate14pull6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
act5move9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make a set of changes permanent

Example: "We committed the changes to the git repository"

Give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

Example: "She committed herself to the work of god"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
consecrate14dedicate12devote10give8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
apply12employ13use3utilise7utilize16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution

Example: "After the second episode, she had to be committed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
charge12institutionaliseinstitutionalizesend5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
transfer11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Confer a trust upon

Example: "The messenger was entrusted with the general's secret"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
confide13entrust7intrust7trust5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
give8hand8pass6pass onreach10turn over
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make an investment

Example: "Put money into bonds"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
invest9place9put5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
drop7expend16spend8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Engage in or perform

Example: "Practice safe sex"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
practice14

Transfer to another place so something can be kept or preserved

Example: "He committed the poem to memory"

Committing - as a noun

The act by which something is committed.

Example Sentences

"She was arrested for committing a serious crime."
"He was accused of committing fraud."
"She has difficulty committing to a long-term relationship."
"He regrets not committing to his dreams earlier in life."
"The company is committing significant resources to research and development."
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Word Game Points

Is COMMITTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, committing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COMMITTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is COMMITTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, committing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COMMITTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is COMMITTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, committing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COMMITTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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