| verb | perform an act, usually with a negative connotation “perpetrate a crime” |
| verb | give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause “She committed herself to the work of God” |
| verb | cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution “After the second episode, she had to be committed” |
| verb | confer a trust upon “The messenger was entrusted with the general's secret” |
| verb | make an investment “Put money into bonds” |
| verb | engage in or perform “practice safe sex” |
| perpetration | noun | the act of committing a crime |
| perpetrator | noun | someone who perpetrates wrongdoing |
| commission | noun | the act of committing a crime |
| committal | noun | the act of committing a crime |
| pull | noun | a sustained effort |
| dedication | noun | a ceremony in which something (as a building) is dedicated to some goal or purpose |
| consecration | noun | a solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal) |
| commitment | noun | the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action |
| devotion | noun | religious zeal; the willingness to serve God |
| devotee | noun | an ardent follower and admirer |
| institution | noun | a hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person |
| trust | noun | a trustful relationship |
| trustee | noun | members of a governing board |
| confidence | noun | a trustful relationship |
| committee | noun | a special group delegated to consider some matter; - Milton Berle |
| investment | noun | money that is invested with an expectation of profit |
| investor | noun | someone who commits capital in order to gain financial returns |
| investing | noun | the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit |