commission

verb B2

Meaning

To commission someone means to formally request or authorize them to create or produce something, often in a professional context.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "commission" with "commit," as they have different meanings.

Example Sentences

Did you commission the artist to create this painting ?
The company decided to commission a new report on market trends .
They will commission a new report next week .

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