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commit vs pass on

pass on vs commit

commit and pass on both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
commit No No Yes No
pass on No No Yes No
As verbs, pass on is a hypernym of commit; that is, pass on is a word with a broader meaning than commit:
  • commit: confer a trust upon
  • pass on: place into the hands or custody of
Other hypernyms of commit include give, hand, pass, reach, turn over.
commit (verb) pass on (verb)
make a set of changes permanent transmit information
transfer to another place so something can be kept or preserved cause to be distributed
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
confer a trust upon give to or transfer possession of
cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution place into the hands or custody of
make an investment transmit (knowledge or skills)
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation refer to another person for decision or judgment
engage in or perform
Difference between commit and pass on

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