v. Function: verb
1 to assign (as to a person) especially for use or safekeeping FF1C; it is unwise to commit all power and authority to one man FF1E; FF1C; sainted beings who commit their spirits to God FF1E;
Synonyms: commend, confide, consign, entrust, hand over, relegate, turn over
Related Words: 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) FF1C; commit a crime FF1E;
Synonyms: perpetuate, pull
Related Words: accomplish, achieve, do, effectuate, execute, perform, pull off; contravene, transgress, trespass, violate; offend, scandalize, sin