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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Operators face a decision each cycle: recommit or exit. Shimon Shkury, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025 Alongside these regulatory and law enforcement measures, Washington should recommit to foreign assistance and diplomacy focused on strengthening the rule of law and fighting kleptocracy and state capture. Casey Michel, Foreign Affairs, 8 Aug. 2025 Since its inception, Black August has served as a time to honor Black freedom fighters, deepen our political education and recommit to the struggle for liberation. Essence, 5 Aug. 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 Aug. 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 21 Aug. 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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