recommit

[ ree-kuh-mit ]

/ ˌri kəˈmɪt /

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verb (used with object), re·com·mit·ted, re·com·mit·ting.

to commit again.

to refer again to a committee.

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Origin of recommit

First recorded in 1615–25; re- + commit

OTHER WORDS FROM recommit

re·com·mit·ment, re·com·mit·tal, noun

Words nearby recommit

recommence, recommend, recommendation, recommendatory, recommended dietary allowance, recommit, recompense, recompose, recompression chamber, recon, reconcentration

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How to use recommit in a sentence

Yet the Eagles allowed Foles to leave as a free agent following the 2018 season and recommitted to Wentz, giving him the huge contract and reinstalling him as the starter for the 2019 season.
Eagles agree to trade quarterback Carson Wentz to the Colts for a pair of draft picks|Mark Maske|February 18, 2021|Washington Post
Harden must show that he can recommit to team basketball after years of running the show in Houston, while Irving must reestablish himself as a reliable night-to-night contributor and an engaged defender in the playoffs.
James Harden deal shows Nets are all in, both for a title and as a personality experiment|Ben Golliver|January 14, 2021|Washington Post
Merrick Garland will lead the department in recommitting itself to the people and restore fidelity to the democratic values embedded in the Constitution and the laws of the United States.
AG pick Garland may have to answer for rulings against LGBTQ plaintiffs|Chris Johnson|January 7, 2021|Washington Blade
Both sisters’ careers were on the upswing in 2019, as Kristie recommitted herself to becoming a standout player and Sam was a regular starter in the World Cup and won another NWSL title.
The Mewis Sisters Are Playing Soccer Together Again. This Time, It’s At The Highest Level.|Jenn Hatfield|December 8, 2020|FiveThirtyEight

GOP leaders are also eager to keep using the “motion to recommit” — a final amendment offered by the minority party just before the passage of a bill — to drive wedges in the Democratic caucus.
‘We’re in the foxhole together’: House Democrats reckon with a diminished majority|Mike DeBonis|November 23, 2020|Washington Post
In the end, the clarity that comes from moments of horror can help us recommit to deeper principles.
Why We Stand With Charlie Hebdo—And You Should Too|John Avlon|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Kerry got the major players to recommit to the Geneva Communiqué that outlines a transition to a post-Assad Syria.
A New Start To U.S. Policy In Syria Can Save Lives|Tom Perriello|February 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
First, Washington will need to recommit itself, firmly, to the peace process.
An Opportune Moment For Peace Talks|Brent E. Sasley|May 2, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Across Pakistan, a national movement has emerged to rebuild the schools and recommit to educate all children, including girls.
Angelina Jolie: We All Are Malala|Angelina Jolie|October 16, 2012|DAILY BEAST
He can preserve the possibility of a democratic Zionist state until Israelis recommit to it themselves.
Obama, Don't Go Wobbly on Israel|Peter Beinart|July 6, 2010|DAILY BEAST
She stood like any statue done in cold Carrara while he spoke; and when she made no sign he gave the word to recommit me.
The Master of Appleby|Francis Lynde
Mr. Stanford moved to recommit the bill to obtain a more particular report on the claim than had been made.
Abridgement of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856 (4 of 16 vol.)|Various
Mr. Rhea moved to recommit the report to the committee who reported it, with a view to obtaining a report on the merits of it.
Abridgement of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856 (4 of 16 vol.)|Various
The motion then was, to recommit the second, fourth, and sixth sections.
Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856, Vol. I (of 16)|Thomas Hart Benton
A motion was made by Mr. Little to recommit the bill, and negatived.
Abridgement of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856 (4 of 16 vol.)|Various

British Dictionary definitions for recommit

recommit

/ (ˌriːkəˈmɪt) /

verb -mits, -mitting or -mitted (tr)

to send (a bill) back to a committee for further consideration

to commit again

Derived forms of recommit

recommitment or recommittal, noun

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