Commit vs Dedicate vs Devote vs Engage vs Promise

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Commit

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) B1 verb

Dedicate

Top 2.000 (häufig) B1

Devote

Top 2.000 (häufig) B2 verb

Engage

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) B2 verb

Promise

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) A2 verb

	Commit	Dedicate	Devote	Engage	Promise
Aussprache	🇬🇧 /["/kəˈmɪt/","/kəˈmɪts/","/kəˈmɪtɪd/","/kəˈmɪtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/kəˈmɪt/","/kəˈmɪts/","/kəˈmɪtɪd/","/kəˈmɪtɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 //ˈdɛdɪkeɪt// 🇺🇸 //ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪt//	🇬🇧 /["/dɪˈvəʊt/","/dɪˈvəʊts/","/dɪˈvəʊtɪd/","/dɪˈvəʊtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/dɪˈvəʊt/","/dɪˈvəʊts/","/dɪˈvəʊtɪd/","/dɪˈvəʊtɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/","/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪz/","/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/","/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/","/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪz/","/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/","/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈprɒmɪs/","/ˈprɒmɪsɪz/","/ˈprɒmɪst/","/ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈprɑːmɪs/","/ˈprɑːmɪsɪz/","/ˈprɑːmɪst/","/ˈprɑːmɪsɪŋ/"]/
Bedeutung	To promise to do something or to dedicate oneself to a decision.	Etwas einer bestimmten Sache oder Person widmen. To commit something to a particular purpose or person.	Jemandem oder etwas Zeit oder Mühe widmen. To give time or effort to something.	Sich an etwas beteiligen oder die Aufmerksamkeit von jemandem erregen. To participate in something or attract someone's attention.	A commitment to do something or not do something.
Beispiel	I need to commit to a healthier lifestyle this year.	She decided to dedicate her life to helping others.	She plans to devote her summer to volunteering.	We need to engage the audience with our presentation to keep their attention.	I promise to help you with your homework.
Register	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral
Wie häufig	Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)	Top 2.000 (häufig)	Top 2.000 (häufig)	Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)	Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)
CEFR-Niveau	B1	B1	B2	B2	A2
Wortart	verb		verb	verb	verb
Kollokationen	commit a crime, commit to a plan, commit resources, commit fully, commit yourself	dedicate time, dedicate resources, dedicate a book, dedicate efforts, dedicate a song	devote time, devote energy, devote resources, devote attention, devote oneself	actively, constructively, openly, fail to, refuse to, with, attempt to, seek to, try to, actively, constructively, openly, fail to, refuse to, with, attempt to, seek to, try to	faithfully, solemnly, initially, can, cannot, seem to, to, as promised, I can’t promise anything
Antonyme	abandon, withdraw, distract	desecrate, disregard	neglect, ignore, disregard	disengage, ignore, neglect	lie, break, betray
Häufige Fehler	Confused with 'submit' — 'commit' refers to dedication, while 'submit' means to turn in something., Using 'commit' without an object — remember to specify what you are committing to.	Confusing with 'devote', which has a similar but slightly different meaning., Omitting 'to' when stating the purpose or person., Incorrectly using the word in an informal context.	'Devote' is often confused with 'devotee', which means a fan or follower., Some learners forget to use an object, saying 'devote to' without specifying what., Misusing 'devote' in casual speech where 'spend' or 'use' would fit better.	Confused with 'enrage' – different meanings., Using 'engage' without an object, which can sound incomplete., Mixing up the forms, like using 'engaged' as a verb instead of an adjective.	Confusing 'promise' with 'vow' or 'pledge' in terms of strength., Using 'promise' without an object (e.g., 'I promise' should specify what)., Misusing in the past tense (e.g., 'I promised' without a follow-up).
Hinweise zur Verwendung	Use 'commit' when referring to making a strong promise or dedication, often in serious contexts like relationships or projects. Avoid using it in casual situations unless it's about a commitment to a plan.	Wird verwendet, wenn man über die Hingabe von Zeit, Mühe oder Ressourcen für eine Sache oder Person spricht. Häufiger in formellen Kontexten, wie Reden oder Zeremonien. Used when talking about giving time, effort, or resources to a cause or person. More common in formal contexts, like speeches or ceremonies.	Verwende 'widmen' für ernsthafte Verpflichtungen, wie Zeit für eine Sache. Vermeide informelle Situationen. Use 'devote' for serious commitments, like time to a cause. Avoid informal settings.	Verwende 'engage' in Kontexten wie Diskussionen oder Aktivitäten. Es kann formell für Geschäftsumgebungen und neutral für alltägliche Gespräche sein. Vermeide es in sehr lockeren oder Slang-Situationen. Use 'engage' in contexts like discussions or activities. It can be formal for business settings and neutral for everyday conversations. Avoid in very casual or slang situations.	Use 'promise' when you want to express a vow or assurance. Common in both spoken and written contexts, but avoid in formal legal documents.

Sieh es in echten Clips

so how do we stop the tank if we get it to commit?

Commit

Häufige Fragen: Commit vs Dedicate vs Devote vs Engage vs Promise

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Commit, Dedicate, Devote, Engage und Promise?

Commit: To promise to do something or to dedicate oneself to a decision. Dedicate: To commit something to a particular purpose or person. Devote: To give time or effort to something. Engage: To participate in something or attract someone's attention. Promise: A commitment to do something or not do something.

Sind Commit, Dedicate, Devote, Engage und Promise auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Commit: B1, Dedicate: B1, Devote: B2, Engage: B2, Promise: A2 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Commit: I need to commit to a healthier lifestyle this year. Dedicate: She decided to dedicate her life to helping others. Devote: She plans to devote her summer to volunteering. Engage: We need to engage the audience with our presentation to keep their attention. Promise: I promise to help you with your homework.

Kann ich Commit, Dedicate, Devote, Engage und Promise austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Commit, Dedicate, Devote, Engage und Promise sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.