Definition

To make a commitment or promise again, or to send something back to a committee for further consideration.

Example

After reviewing the proposal, the board decided to recommit it for further discussion.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I think we should really recommit to our fitness goals this month.

Absolutely! I’ve been slacking a bit lately.

Yeah, it’s easy to lose focus, but let’s keep each other accountable.

Great idea! I’m in, let’s recommit together.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Recommit → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "commit" (from Latin "committere", meaning to send together or to entrust). The word "recommit" means to commit or entrust something again.

Memory Tip

Think of 'committing' something 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'commit' means to entrust.

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