verb
1.
to assign (as to a person) especially for use or safekeeping
it is unwise to commit all power and authority to one man
sainted beings who commit their spirits to God
Synonyms: commend, confide, consign, entrust, hand over, relegate, turn over
Related Word: allocate, allot, assign, destine, ordain; move, remove, shift, transfer; deliver, give, offer, submit; delegate, deputize
Idioms: give into the charge ( or hands) of
2.
to be responsible for or guilty of (an offense or wrongdoing)
commit a crime
Synonyms: perpetuate, pull
Related Word: accomplish, achieve, do, effectuate, execute, perform, pull off; contravene, transgress, trespass, violate; offend, scandalize, sin