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pass on vs commit

commit vs pass on

pass on and commit both are verbs.

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

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