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recommit

[ ree-kuh-mit ]

verb (used with object)

, re·com·mit·ted, re·com·mit·ting.
  1. to commit again.
  2. to refer again to a committee.


recommit

/ ˌriːkəˈmɪt /

verb

  1. to send (a bill) back to a committee for further consideration
  2. to commit again


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Derived Forms

  • ˌrecomˈmitment, noun

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Other Words From

  • recom·mitment recom·mittal noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of recommit1

First recorded in 1615–25; re- + commit

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Example Sentences

In the end, the clarity that comes from moments of horror can help us recommit to deeper principles.

Kerry got the major players to recommit to the Geneva Communiqué that outlines a transition to a post-Assad Syria.

First, Washington will need to recommit itself, firmly, to the peace process.

Across Pakistan, a national movement has emerged to rebuild the schools and recommit to educate all children, including girls.

He can preserve the possibility of a democratic Zionist state until Israelis recommit to it themselves.

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.

Mr. Stanford moved to recommit the bill to obtain a more particular report on the claim than had been made.

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.

The motion then was, to recommit the second, fourth, and sixth sections.

A motion was made by Mr. Little to recommit the bill, and negatived.

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