recommit

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verb

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

transitive verb

1
: to refer (something, such as a bill) back to a committee
2
: to entrust or consign again
recommitment
ˌrē-kə-ˈmit-mənt How to pronounce recommit (audio)
noun
recommittal
ˌrē-kə-ˈmi-tᵊl How to pronounce recommit (audio)
noun

recommitment

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noun

re·​com·​mit·​ment ˌrē-kə-ˈmit-mənt How to pronounce recommitment (audio)
variants or less commonly recommittal
ˌrē-kə-ˈmi-tᵊl How to pronounce recommitment (audio)
: the action of recommitting or state of being recommitted

Examples of recommit in a Sentence

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The Semiquincentennial is the perfect time to celebrate our history and recommit ourselves to service. — Brooke Barnett, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 June 2026 Monroe’s reversal wouldn’t flip CRTPO’s vote to recommit to the funding agreement. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026 In his remarks, former President Barack Obama spoke of America's resilience and urged them to reject division and recommit to each other. — CBS News, 21 June 2026 The right answer to China’s dismissive treatment of American concerns is to recommit to our Asian allies, including our decades-old partnership with Taiwan. — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for recommit

Word History

Etymology

Noun

recommit + -ment, -al

First Known Use

Verb

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

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
-mənt How to pronounce recommit (audio)
noun
recommittal
-ˈmit-ᵊl How to pronounce recommit (audio)
noun

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