Commit

usgb/kəˈmɪt/
verb

To do something wrong or illegal.

He was arrested for committing a crime.
Visual representation of "commit" - To do something wrong or illegal.

Often appears as...

  • commit a crime
  • commit theft
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Negative Connotation

Using 'commit' with negative actions highlights the seriousness or wrongness of the act.

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He was accused of committing perjury.
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Legal Context

Often used in legal or formal contexts when discussing crime or violations.

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The jury decided she did commit the offense.
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