How to Use "Commit" with Example Sentences

commit (v): to do something wrong or illegal; to promise something

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Used with nouns:

"He is going to jail for committing a crime."
(crimes, felony)

"He was arrested for committing murder."
(murder, abuse)

"They lost the contest for committing an error."
(error, mistake)

"She committed an act of kindness."
(act)

"They are getting a divorce because she committed adultery."
(adultery)

"They cannot believe he committed suicide."
(suicide)

Used with adverbs:

"She never commits to anything."
(never)

"He often commits to too many things."
(often, always)

"They are faithfully committed to each other."
(faithfully, loyally, happily)