Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

commits

  • present tense form of commit (3rd person singular).

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Deutch is perfect casting for plucky Gail, who commits to bagging Hamm with such gumption that she jumps on a hotel mattress like a little kid.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

But Messi’s most common strategy is also one of the riskiest: He waits to see which way the keeper commits and then simply sends his penalty in the opposite direction.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

"Without a rapid shift that commits to climate adaptation and carbon neutrality, these phenomena risk becoming a long‑term structural drag on the economy," said Hazem Krichene, a climate and sustainability economist at Allianz.

From Barron's Jun. 26, 2026

The US-Iran agreement signed on Thursday includes provisions on Iran's nuclear programme, sanctions relief and commits both sides to pursuing a final settlement within 60 days, a deadline that can be extended by mutual agreement.

From BBC Jun. 19, 2026

This is what these "trivial errors" as you call them really signify and if you do not heed them, it will not be long before your father commits an error of major proportions.'

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro