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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Unless others recommit, Beijing will not only dominate the hardware of decarbonization but also set the terms of the low-carbon economy. Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 Oct. 2025 This is a beautiful month to recommit to your values and let go of what’s no longer in alignment. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025 Starting as nothing but a title scribbled down by Sampson with no lyrics, James helped craft the story of a woman who recommits to her faith after a near-death experience on a highway. Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for recommit

Word History

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 10 Oct. 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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