recommit
verb · noun
Simple meaning
Commit once again, as of a crime.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
rihkahmitSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ɹɪˈkɑmɪt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
Commit once again, as of a crime
“It was recommitted into her custody.”
noun
programming
A second or subsequent commit.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Commit once again, as of a crime
Used this way, recommit is a common word with a faintly unfavourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“It was recommitted into her custody.”
- Emotional tone
- Slightly negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Critical or judgemental
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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