Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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commit | No | No | Yes | No |
engage | No | No | Yes | No |
commit (verb) | engage (verb) |
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make a set of changes permanent | get caught |
transfer to another place so something can be kept or preserved | consume all of one's attention or time |
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause | give to in marriage |
confer a trust upon | keep engaged |
cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution | engage for service under a term of contract |
make an investment | hire for work or assistance |
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation | ask to represent; of legal counsel |
engage in or perform | engage or hire for work |
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in | |
carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns) |