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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Universities must recommit themselves to intellectual discipline, ensuring that empathy is balanced by reason. Kevin Waldman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025 If American democracy is to thrive, all citizens must recommit to the rule of law as an essential construct of a functional government. Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025 Despite this, Gino and Jasmine still agreed to recommit. Abigail Adams, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025 Wallace has said he’s recommitted himself to getting fit and has a stricter routine with new crew chief Charles Denike. Jeff Gluck, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 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 14 Apr. 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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