recommit

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verb

re·​com·​mit ˌrē-kə-ˈmit 

recommitted; recommitting; recommits

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 

noun

recommittal

ˌrē-kə-ˈmi-tᵊl 

noun

recommitment

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noun

re·​com·​mit·​ment ˌrē-kə-ˈmit-mənt 

variants or less commonly recommittal

ˌrē-kə-ˈmi-tᵊl 

: the action of recommitting or state of being recommitted

Examples of recommit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Reuters Calling on America to recommit itself to its founding principles of unity and peace at home and abroad, Pope Leo XIV accepted the Liberty Medal on Friday during a ceremony at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 3 July 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

Monroe’s reversal wouldn’t flip CRTPO’s vote to recommit to the funding agreement. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026

The Semiquincentennial is the perfect time to celebrate our history and recommit ourselves to service. — Brooke Barnett, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

recommit + -ment, -al

First Known Use

Verb

1606, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for recommit

• comet
• grommet
• vomit

Kids Definition

recommit

verb

re·​com·​mit ˌrē-kə-ˈmit 

1

: to refer (as a bill) again to a committee

2

: to commit again

recommitment

-mənt 

noun

recommittal

-ˈmit-ᵊl 

noun