recommit

verb

re·​com·​mit ˌrē-kə-ˈmit How to pronounce recommit (audio)
recommitted; recommitting; recommits

transitive verb

1
: to refer (something, such as a bill) back to a committee
2
: to entrust or consign again
recommitment noun
recommittal noun

Examples of recommit in a Sentence

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For him, the vigil was about honoring Kirk, standing with neighbors, and recommitting to the principles of dialogue and freedom. Greg Wehner , Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025 By recommitting to her original vision, Langrand reignited growth and positioned her agency for the next phase of expansion. Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025 Schools, for their part, should recommit to teaching books in their entirety. Editorial, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025 Washington should thus do more than just recommit to AUKUS. Gary Roughead, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for recommit

Word History

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of recommit was in 1606

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“Recommit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recommit. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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recommit

verb
re·​com·​mit ˌrē-kə-ˈmit How to pronounce recommit (audio)
1
: to refer (as a bill) again to a committee
2
: to commit again
recommitment noun
recommittal noun

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