recommit
UK[ˌriːkəˈmɪt]US[ˌriːkəˈmɪt]
v
to commit again; to pledge or dedicate oneself to something anew.
v
to send or refer (a bill, proposal, etc.) back to a committee for further consideration.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
commit
re
again
commit
to pledge
Etymology
the word "recommit" is a modern english formation built upon the well-established verb "commit". the prefix "re-", of latin origin, is one of the most productive in the language, systematically added to verbs to indicate repetition or a return to a previous state. the core verb "commit" itself carries a history of meanings related to sending, joining, and entrusting, derived from latin committere. therefore, "recommit" logically combines these elements to signify the act of pledging again or sending something back for further action. this transparent morphological structure makes its meaning immediately accessible to english learners.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + commit (to pledge)
- re: latin origin, a prefix meaning "again" or "back".
- commit: from latin committere (to bring together, entrust), from com- (together) + mittere (to send). in english, it functions as a verb meaning to pledge, dedicate, or entrust.
Examples
after a period of reflection, she decided to recommit to her fitness goals.
the senate voted to recommit the bill to the committee for additional amendments.
he felt it was necessary to recommit himself to the principles of the organization.