Synonyms for

Committees

Verb / kʌˈmɪti:z / Another word for committees — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A group of people appointed for a specific function, typically consisting of members of a larger group.

Synonyms & similar words

committee citizenscommittee commission boards panels commissions councils teams groups cabinets conclaves assemblies tribunals forums delegations juntas committeemen committeewomen committeepersons

Synonyms by register

Formal

boards commissions panels councils

Informal

groups teams gangs cliques

Literary

conclaves assemblies

Antonyms

individuals solos non-participants outsiders unaffiliated

Common collocations

  • standing committee
  • select committee
  • ad hoc committee
  • joint committee
  • committee meeting
  • committee report
  • committee members
  • committee chair

Word family

noun committee
verb commit
adjective committal

Usage note

The word 'committees' is the plural form of 'committee', a group of people appointed for a specific function. Ensure correct spelling as 'committee' has double 't' and double 'e'.

Example sentences

  1. The school's committee planned a fun field day for all the students.
  2. The committee of doctors recommended a new treatment for the patient.
  3. The committee met to discuss the company's budget for the upcoming year.
  4. The committee decided to hire a new employee for the open position.
  5. The committee members worked hard to organize the charity event.

Quotes

  • A committee is a group of people who individually can do nothing but together can decide that nothing can be done. - Fred Allen
  • A committee is a group of the unprepared, appointed by the unwilling to do the unnecessary. - Fred Allen
  • A committee is a group of men who individually can do nothing but as a group decide that nothing can be done. - Fred Allen

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